Senior Electrical Engineer

abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Diabetes Care division in Alameda, CA. In this role, you will investigate product complaints and lead engineering investigations while mentoring junior engineers. The position requires expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in failure analysis, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $114,000 to $228,000 annually, along with the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in diabetes care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience in electrical or electronic engineering.
• Experience with component-level product design and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical component failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints from market products and clinical studies.
• Lead investigations for team assignments.
• Develop methodologies for using product event data.

Skills

Analog measurement electronics

Failure analysis

Embedded software

Bluetooth

NFC

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The opportunity is to join Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) to help individuals with diabetes lead active, fulfilling lives. In this onsite role based in Alameda, CA, the Senior Electrical Engineer will investigate complaints from market products or clinical studies, working independently, in a lead role, or as part of a team.

What You’ll Work On

• Utilize expertise in analog measurement electronics, digital electronics, embedded software, firmware, NFC, Bluetooth, and high-volume manufacturing to work with cross‑functional teams inside and outside of R&D, performing failure analysis investigations.
• Lead and ensure timely completion of investigations for individual and team assignments.
• Mentor junior electrical engineers.
• Develop and document robust methodologies for using product event data and logs to determine root cause of product failures.
• Author comprehensive investigation documentation to support approval for use or product improvements.
• Synthesize electrical and software design documentation.
• Utilize excellent communication and organization skills to work with vendors and cross‑functional teams.
• Apply engineering sensibilities, first principles, knowledge of failure modes, and good lab technique.
• Employ deductive reasoning, sound logic, and the ability to explain complicated ideas.
• Communicate fluently with electrical, mechanical, and embedded software designers, quality assurance, clinical investigations, and upper management.
• Participate in cross‑functional development teams to direct multidisciplinary teams toward solutions.
• Collaborate with developers to create investigation processes for new products and solutions for identified failure modes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience in electrical or electronic engineering.
• Experience with component‑level product design and/or failure analysis.
• Experience with medical device or IVD design controls per FDA or regulated industry.
• Experience with products produced at high volumes.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
• Knowledge of electrical component failure modes.
• Ability to conduct thorough data analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to provide guidance to junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded electronics, analog measurement circuitry, op‑amps, A/D, mixed‑signal ASICs, BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, battery‑powered devices.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, SMU, power analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• PCBA‑level product design for low‑power measurement circuitry produced at high volume.
• Experience supporting FDA audit responses.
• Good understanding of processes used in design, documentation, and verification of medical devices or IVD.

The base pay for this position is

$114,000.00 – $228,000.00

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

MANDATORY WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8‑hour day)

EEO STATEMENT

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law (English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf; Spanish: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf)