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Abbott

Senior Electrical Engineer

Abbott, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084

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Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Electrical Engineer role at Abbott. Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Abbott’s 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Dallas, TX location in the Transfusion Medicine, Diagnostics Division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

The Senior Electrical Engineer performs the layout, construction, and evaluation of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools. Applies advanced engineering and scientific principles to problem solving. Initiates planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work, and may conduct performance evaluations. Conducts technical studies. Remains abreast of technical advancements and uses effective, cost-efficient best practices.

What You’ll Work On

Experience conducting engineering studies and validations, including data analysis using statistically sound methodology and authoring technical reports

Ability to design engineering test methods

Demonstrated expertise and proficiency with design and troubleshooting

Experience leading cross-functional risk assessments for new products or process changes

Strong project management skills

Deep understanding of equipment functionality

Ability to understand regulations and regulatory environment

Lays out and constructs prototype tools and fixtures required for development

Conducts evaluations, tests and analyses related to feasibility and function

Performs troubleshooting and fault isolation on breadboards and hybrids

Conducts measurements in design verification plans, documents and tabulates results, and provides engineering test reports

Documents custom tools with specifications, schematics and mechanical layouts

Complies with FDA regulations and other requirements; maintains positive communications with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s in electrical/electronic engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in layout, construction, and evaluation of prototype PCBs, fixtures and tools

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to develop new design features as part of existing systems and deliver tool engineering information to aid management decisions

Ability to understand and comply with FDA regulations and company procedures, with advanced PC skills

Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline; Six-Sigma knowledge and experience; experience in manufacturing of medical devices

Experience in a broader enterprise/cross-division model; ability to work in a matrixed and diverse environment

Strong communication, teamwork, multitasking, prioritization, and attention to detail

Benefits and Additional Information Learn more about health and wellness benefits at Abbott: abbottbenefits.com

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity. Connect with Abbott at abbott.com, on LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

Base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, pay may vary from the posted range.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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