Reliability Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Alameda, CA, is seeking a Reliability Engineer II to drive product reliability initiatives within Abbott Diabetes Care. You will perform detailed failure analyses on ADC products, lead cross-functional projects, and mentor teams while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

The role emphasizes hardware/software integration, embedded systems knowledge, and strong communication skills to document findings and influence product improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Five years in product engineering, ideally in a medical device industry.
• Experience in product failure analysis, hardware/software integration, and reliability investigations.
• Experience supporting CAPA activities and nonconforming product/procedure investigations.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and electrical design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex technical investigations and adapt solutions.
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including investigation reports and communicating findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed failure analysis investigations on ADC products (readers and sensors), including hardware and embedded software components.
• Lead and support medium-sized projects, applying project management methodologies to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring reliability issues in hardware and software domains.
• Conduct sustaining activities such as process improvements, tooling updates, and software reliability enhancements.
• Apply quality principles and perform complex analysis of quality records and reports to recommend improvements.
• Document reliability issues and performance measures for management review.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and mentor on best practices for hardware/software integration.
• Liaise with external vendors and internal design teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field

Tools

Power BI

Python

FMEA

RCA

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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Benefits

• 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.

The company 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 Join us at Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) in our mission to help individuals with diabetes lead active, fulfilling lives. We're focused on helping people manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions.

Role Overview

The Reliability Engineer II is an individual contributor with deep expertise in electrical engineering, software development principles, and project management. This role executes complex investigations and projects, adapting traditional approaches to develop innovative solutions. The position is responsible for maintaining programs for systematic monitoring and evaluation of product reliability and quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform detailed failure analysis investigations on returned ADC products (readers and sensors), including hardware and embedded software components.
• Lead and support medium-sized projects, applying project management methodologies to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring reliability issues in both hardware and software domains.
• Conduct sustaining activities such as process improvements, tooling updates, and software reliability enhancements.
• Apply quality principles and perform complex analysis of quality records and reports to recommend improvements.
• Document reliability issues and performance measures for management review.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers in the lab and mentor on best practices for hardware/software integration.
• Liaise with external vendors and internal design teams to resolve technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical (e.g. electrical/mechanical/software) or scientific (e.g. statistics/math) discipline. Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Equivalent experiences is defined as five years in a role responsible for product engineering, ideally in a medical device industry.
• Experience in product failure analysis, hardware/software integration, and reliability investigations.
• Experience supporting CAPA activities and nonconforming product/procedure investigations
• Knowledge of embedded systems, and electrical design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex technical investigations and adapt solutions.
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including the preparation of investigation reports and the communications of findings to management and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485.
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Power BI, Python) to evaluate reliability trends, identify patterns, and determine root causes.
• Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, including 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, R&D, and Manufacturing.

Base Pay

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.

Job Details

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality

DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION: United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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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.

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We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

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