Senior Reliability Engineer - Embedded Systems & Hardware

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer in Alameda, CA. This individual contributor role requires deep expertise in electrical engineering, software development principles, and project management.

You will design and maintain programs for systematic monitoring and evaluation of product reliability and quality, ensuring regulatory compliance. You will lead investigations, collaborate across hardware and software teams, and mentor junior engineers while interfacing with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering field preferred.
• 4+ years in an FDA/ISO-regulated environment.
• Experience in product failure analysis, hardware/software integration, and reliability investigations.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems and electrical design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex technical investigations and adapt solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Embedded systems

Electrical design

Project management

Reliability analysis

Analytical thinking

Regulatory quality

Education

Associate’s degree (Engineering preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer in Alameda, CA. This individual contributor role requires deep expertise in electrical engineering, software development principles, and project management.

You will design and maintain programs for systematic monitoring and evaluation of product reliability and quality, ensuring regulatory compliance. You will lead investigations, collaborate across hardware and software teams, and mentor junior engineers while interfacing with