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Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that manufactures and markets a broad and diversified line of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Industry: Healthcare & Medical Devices
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Electrical Engineer I
The Electrical Engineer I joins the Cardiac Rhythm Management team to support the design, development, and evaluation of prototype printed circuit boards, fixtures, and tools for advanced medical devices. This role involves performing engineering studies, electrical characterization, and verification activities for Class III active implantable medical devices. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting breadboards and hybrids, conducting feasibility tests, and documenting activities in compliance with design control and regulatory requirements. The candidate will utilize standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators, LCR meters, and power supplies to assess device capabilities. Technical tasks involve testing embedded systems, DSP, and mixed-signal integrated circuits while ensuring adherence to FDA regulations. Required skills include proficiency in electronic engineering principles, data analysis, and potentially simulation software like SPICE or Matlab to solve complex cardiac rhythm technology challenges.
What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?
Median $166500 from 48 postings across 8 companies.
Design, develop, and evaluate prototype printed circuit boards (PCBs), fixtures, and tools for medical devices.
Perform electrical characterization and verification activities including test planning, automation, and data analysis.
Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation on breadboards, hybrids, and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
Use standard laboratory equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to assess device capabilities.
Document development and verification activities in compliance with design control and FDA regulatory requirements.
Create detailed test reports, verification summaries, and statistical analyses for engineering reviews.
Develop and execute automated test methods while evaluating results against performance limits.
Create technical documentation including specifications, schematics, and mechanical layouts for custom tools.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the layout construction and evaluation of printed circuit boards, fixtures, and tools.
Ability to understand and comply with FDA regulations and company operating procedures.
Proficiency in standard electronic laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, LCR meters, and power supplies.
Experience performing analysis, troubleshooting, and testing on embedded systems, DSP, and mixed signal integrated circuits.
Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline (preferred).
Six-Sigma knowledge and experience (preferred).
Training and experience in manufacturing processes for medical devices (preferred); simulation software experience (preferred).
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Hardware Design
FPGA
C++
Python
MATLAB
Printed Circuit Board
Schematic Capture
Simulations
Debugging
Oscilloscope
Power Management
Systems Design
New Product Development