Electrical Engineer II

Abbot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage via HIP PPO

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Sylmar, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design, lay out, construct, and evaluate prototype PCBs, fixtures, and tools. You will apply engineering and scientific principles to solve technical problems, plan and coordinate work, and stay current with advances in the field.

This role emphasizes FDA compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and a fast-paced medical devices environment. Occasional travel may be required as part of product development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in layout construction and evaluation of PCBs, fixtures and tools.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and company procedures.
• Strong PC skills and ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and specialized applications.
• Advanced credential or Six-Sigma knowledge are a plus; experience with medical device manufacturing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and construct prototype PCBs, fixtures and tools for development.
• Conduct feasibility tests, analyze results, and report findings.
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults on breadboards and hybrids.
• Document tools with specs and layouts to support control and release processes.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and company policies; collaborate across teams.

Skills

PCB layout

Prototype tooling

Troubleshooting

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.

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 .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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 ourSylmar, 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.

Electrical Engineer II

Electrical Engineer II performs the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work. Performs engineering studies. Remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

What You’ll Work On

• 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.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (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.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
• May, on occasion, work with a variety of production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring instruments. Also uses standard office equipment such as telephone, fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.
• Works primarily in a standard office environment with air conditioning, good lighting with a low to moderate noise level.
• May also visit research labs, testing labs, production and other areas as well as vendor facilities as necessary.
• Activities require a significant amount of sitting in front of a computer monitor, some standing and walking. Significant use of hands and arms, plus finger dexterity to reach, point, write, type, operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Performs tasks that regularly require good correctable vision and hand/eye coordination. Activities also require significant
• use of voice and hearing for discussions with other employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelors Degree Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related engineering field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 3 years 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, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentration desired. Six-Sigma knowledge and experience desired. Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods desired, especially in the manufacturing of medical devices.
• 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 communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 $81,500.00 – $141,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.