Senior Electrical Engineer

Abbott; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Irvine, CA for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment. The role focuses on layout, construction, and evaluation of prototype PCBs and fixtures, with emphasis on FDA-regulated processes and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

The candidate will perform design verification, tool documentation, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and company SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience laying out, constructing prototype PCBs, fixtures, and tools.
• Record of delivering tool engineering information for management decisions.
• Ability to comply with FDA regulations and company SOPs.
• Proficient PC skills and related certifications in engineering.
• Six-Sigma knowledge and exposure desired.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, global organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication with deadlines met.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and construct prototype tools and fixtures for development.
• Conduct evaluations, tests, and analyses for feasibility and function.
• Troubleshoot breadboards and hybrids; fault isolation activities.
• Perform measurements per design verification plans and document results.
• Document tools with specs and schematics to support release.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and company policies.

Skills

PCB design prototyping

Tool documentation

FDA/regulatory compliance

Advanced software/PC skills

Six-Sigma mindset

Medical device manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

• Relevant work experience in performing the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures and tools. Demonstrated ability to develop new design features as part of existing systems.
• Documented record of delivering tool engineering information which adds value to management’s decision making process.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.
• Advanced personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications. Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentrationdesired.
• 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.

Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location:

Irvine, CA

Duration:

12 Months

100% Onsite

Skills

• Relevant work experience in performing the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures and tools. Demonstrated ability to develop new design features as part of existing systems.
• Documented record of delivering tool engineering information which adds value to management’s decision making process.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.
• Advanced personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications. Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentrationdesired.
• 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.

Education

• Bachelors Degree (± 16years) In electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field.
• an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education Level Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field"

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.