Electrical Engineer II

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About Abbott

• 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.
• Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health.
• We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.
• As 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.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineer II performs the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools.
• Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems.
• Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work.
• Performs engineering studies.
• 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.
• You’ll Work On Provides supporting services and tooling at the direction of senior engineers and scientists.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
• May, on occasion, work with a variety of production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Also uses standard office equipment such as telephone, fax/copier, and a personal computer with standard office software.
• Works primarily in a standard office environment with air conditioning, good lighting with a low to moderate noise level.
• Activities also require significant use of voice and hearing for discussions with other employees.

Requirements

• May also visit research labs, testing labs, production and other areas as well as vendor facilities as necessary.
• Activities require a significant amount of sitting in front of a computer monitor, some standing and walking.
• Significant use of hands and arms, plus finger dexterity to reach, point, write, type, operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Performs tasks that regularly require good correctable vision and hand/eye coordination.
• AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Bachelors Degree Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related engineering field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Minimum 3 years

• Relevant work experience in performing the layout construction, and evaluation of a variety of Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentration desired.
• Six-Sigma knowledge and experience desired.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred

• 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.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $81,500.00 – $141,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Benefits

• 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.
• Now * 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.
• Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

JOB FAMILY

Engineering DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No 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), Work in a clean room environment 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