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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Sr. Electrical Engineer
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This Sr. Electrical Engineer works onsite out of our Sunnyvale, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management. A global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
What You'll Work On
Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems associated with designing and verifying an implantable medical device. Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work. Performs engineering studies, documentation, test automation, and analysis. Remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.
- Provides supporting services and tooling at the direction of senior engineers and scientists.
- 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.
- Automates test measurement and data collection to improve efficiency.
- Documents custom tools with specifications and schematics to support document control and tool release.
- Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
- 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.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, or related engineering field.
- Three plus years of progressively more responsible design and experience.
- Broad technical knowledge; expertise in one or more relevant specialties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with simulation tools (e.g. circuit simulation, layout simulation, or mathematical modeling).
- 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.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
- Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.
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Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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The base pay for this position is $83,600.00 - $167,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY: Product Development
DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION: United States > Sunnyvale : 645 Almanor Ave
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol:
About Us
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.