Manufacturing Electrical Engineer II

Abbott; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Plano, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer II to support operations by developing and maintaining electrical test systems, automated equipment, and manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in EE, experience in regulated/high-volume environments, and strong problem-solving with cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated/high-volume production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, automated equipment, or manufacturing test systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and automated production equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize electrical test systems and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.
• Analyze equipment and process data to identify improvements.
• Assist in root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support equipment qualifications, validations, and process improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Support

Electrical Test Systems

Automated Equipment Troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Process Optimization

Equipment Reliability

Quality Systems Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Automation Controls

Manufacturing Data Analysis

Job description

Title

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer II

Location

Plano,TX

Duration

12 Months

Site

100% Onsite

Job Description

The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer II will support manufacturing operations through the development, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical test systems, automated equipment, and manufacturing processes. This individual will collaborate closely with production, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product quality, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable quality system requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background and experience supporting manufacturing environments.

Candidate Profile

Seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Electrical Engineer who can quickly contribute to manufacturing operations by supporting electrical test systems, troubleshooting equipment issues, and driving continuous improvements that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting electrical and automated production equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize electrical test systems and manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment and process performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment and processes comply with quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Support equipment qualifications, validations, and process improvement projects.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or high-volume production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, automated equipment, or manufacturing test systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Key Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Manufacturing Support
• Electrical Test Systems
• Automated Equipment Troubleshooting
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Optimization
• Equipment Reliability
• Quality Systems Compliance
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Preferred Experience

• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with equipment validation, qualification, or process validation activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with PLCs, automation controls, and manufacturing data analysis.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field required.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.