Electrical Engineer I

Abbott Laboratories; Minnesota; On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as an Electrical Engineer I in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. You will design and develop prototype Printed Circuit Boards and tools while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. This role offers opportunities for growth and learning in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months relevant work experience in PCB layout and evaluation.
• Ability to understand and comply with FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototype Printed Circuit Boards.
• Conduct evaluations, tests, and analyses related to feasibility.
• Document custom tools with specifications and schematics.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

The Electrical Engineer I performs entry-level activities to design and develop the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient business practices to execute processes. Promotes continuous quality improvement and risk management and coordinates solutions for technical and project issues. Applies engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and solve technical problems. Exercises independent judgment in planning and organizing work; monitors performance and reports status. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost-efficient, and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

What You'll Work On

This position:

• Provides supporting services and tooling at the direction of senior engineers and scientists.
• Lays out and constructs a variety of prototype tools and fixtures required for development purposes.
• Conducts evaluations, tests, and analyses related to feasibility and function.
• Performs troubleshooting and fault isolation activities on a variety of breadboards and hybrids.
• Conducts measurements specified in design verification plans, documents and tabulates results, and provides engineering test reports.
• Documents custom tools with specifications, schematics, and mechanical layouts to support document control and tool release.
• Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Some or a minimum of six months of relevant work experience in performing the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills and ability to perform basic documentation, presentation, and analysis activities.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Apply Now

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $72,100.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.