Senior Electrical Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Texas; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead manufacturing operations for cutting-edge diabetes care devices. The role focuses on designing, testing, and supervising equipment and systems used in power generation and distribution within semiconductor contexts.

You will manage complex cross-functional projects, collaborate with contract manufacturers, and drive quality through cGMP/FDA/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience; master's preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing and qualification of IC chips in semiconductor environments.
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing modalities and wafer processes.
• Experience with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering operations to meet schedule, budget, and goals.
• Oversee complex projects for scaling suppliers and modifying production lines.
• Assess equipment options and advise on acquisition of optimal tools.
• Coach junior colleagues and assign project work to contractors as needed.
• Lead projects across multiple manufacturing sites globally.
• Participate in design reviews for new devices and DFM considerations.
• Develop supplier relationships to ensure robust manufacturing and quality.
• Provide SME support to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Coordinate updates to senior management on critical projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

IC manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Quality control

cgmp/fda/iso knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity: This position works out of our Austin, TX location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. The individual contributor will design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture, installation and operation of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, use and control of electric power. Will have a comprehensive knowledge in component testing with the ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Will need to adapt to precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.

What you will do:

• Leads electrical engineering operations within own job area to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and as per the set goals.
• Handles complex projects for scaling new suppliers and expanding and/or modifying the production lines.
• Study the characteristics of all possible equipment available and suggest to management acquiring the most appropriate equipment for carrying out the operations.
• May coach junior colleagues and allocate the project work to the most advisable contractors.
• Independently lead projects to identify, plan and execute small to large-size projects across multiple different manufacturing sites globally.
• Participates in Design review & design for manufacturer of new devices.
• Owns & builds relationship with component suppliers to ensure robust manufacturing process and quality controls are in-place at suppliers.
• Provides critical SME support on resolving complex issues within manufacturing.
• Coordinate and provide updates to senior management teams on critical business projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with at least 6+ years of experience, master's degree is preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing & qualification of IC based chips within semi-conductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working with multiple manufacturing modalities.
• Experience in working in front-end and back-end wafer manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Understand the business needs of the company and have a thorough understanding of customer needs as they relate to projects.
• Previous experience in leading projects across a cross functional team.
• Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; critical-thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skills and is willing to learn.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA and ISO regulated environment.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 - $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States > Texas > Austin : 12501B Research Boulevard

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

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

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

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. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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