Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Vascular R&D team in St. Paul, MN, contributing to the design, development and testing of next-generation intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) systems.

The role blends embedded electronics, firmware, automation, and experimental test systems, collaborating closely with electrical, software, mechanical, and systems engineers, as well as clinical, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience in embedded systems, firmware, or hardware-software integrated systems.
• Experience with embedded firmware development in C/C++ (ARM-based MCUs).
• Strong problem-solving skills with an experimental, systems-level mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of intravascular lithotripsy equipment and catheter systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop prototypes, and plan and execute experiments.
• Design, build, and iterate on custom laboratory and automated test systems, including embedded controllers, motion or actuation elements, and data acquisition.
• Develop and debug embedded firmware and supporting software for test and characterization platforms.
• Participate in circuit board design, bring-up, modification, and debug, working with other electrical engineers.
• Collect, review, and interpret experimental data; prepare technical summaries and present findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to DHF documentation.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware development

C/C++

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Source control (Git)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

As a Electrical Engineer on the Vascular R&D team, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of next-generation intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) systems. This role is highly hands‑on and systems‑focused, working at the intersection of embedded electronics, firmware, automation, and experimental test systems. You will collaborate closely with electrical, software, mechanical, and systems engineers, as well as clinical, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory partners, to develop innovative devices and advanced characterization methods that ensure efficacy, safety, and manufacturability. This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location.

What You’ll Work On

• Contribute to the design and development of intravascular lithotripsy equipment and catheter systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, develop prototypes, and plan and execute experiments.
• Design, build, and iterate on custom laboratory and automated test systems, including embedded controllers, motion or actuation elements, and data acquisition.
• Develop and debug embedded firmware and supporting software for test and characterization platforms.
• Participate in circuit board design, bring‑up, modification, and debug, working collaboratively with other electrical engineers as needed.
• Collect, review, and interpret experimental and prototype performance data; prepare technical summaries and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to design history file (DHF) documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience, with significant hands‑on technical contribution.
• Experience working with embedded systems, firmware, or hardware‑software integrated systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an experimental, systems‑level mindset.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work productively in a fast‑paced, collaborative R&D environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded firmware development in C/C++ (preferably on ARM‑based microcontrollers).
• Exposure to circuit board design, review, bring‑up, or debug; proficiency with Altium Designer is a plus but not required.
• Experience developing or supporting automated test systems, robotics, motion control, or instrumentation.
• Familiarity with lab and development tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, in‑circuit debuggers, and source control (e.g., git).
• Strong general engineering fundamentals and hands‑on laboratory skills.
• Medical device development experience, including exposure to design controls and risk management, is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Python or similar tools for data handling or test automation.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

JOB FAMILY: Product Development

DIVISION: AVD Vascular

LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > St. Paul : 1225 Old Highway 8 NW

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.