Electrical Engineer

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Westford, MA
Salary
$61,300–$122,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $92k
$45k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $132,000–$184,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $92k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Abbott

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

Abbott currently has 134 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $90,000–$180,000 across 104 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Engineer The Electrical Engineer joins the Product Development team to design, test, and sustain complex electromechanical medical devices. This role involves diagnosing electrical issues such as component obsolescence and field failures while leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. The engineer will develop engineering documentation including schematics, test plans, and risk assessments while ensuring compliance with standards like IEC 60601 and ISO 13485. Day-to-day tasks involve executing test protocols for electrical subsystems, supporting EMC validation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges. Required skills include proficiency in PCB design tools like Altium or OrCAD, analog and digital circuit design, and experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The role specifically addresses the technical challenges of maintaining medical device reliability and navigating regulatory requirements within a high-stakes healthcare product environment.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $150250 from 120 postings across 21 companies.

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Skills

Electrical Engineering PCB Design Altium OrCAD PADS Digital Circuit Design Embedded Systems Firmware EMC EMI Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers Power Analyzers IEC 60601 ISO 13485 ISO 14971 FDA 21 CFR Part 820 IPC-A-610 IPC-J-STD-001 CAPA Root Cause Analysis

What you'll do

  • Diagnose and resolve electrical issues in existing products, including component obsolescence and manufacturing challenges.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Analyze failure trends and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and implement long-term solutions.
  • Generate engineering documentation such as schematics, test plans, risk assessments, and verification reports.
  • Ensure all designs comply with medical device standards like IEC 60601, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
  • Develop and execute test protocols for electrical subsystems to meet safety and performance requirements.
  • Support EMC and safety validation activities for electromechanical products.
  • Provide technical support to production teams and supplier partners throughout the product lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering.
  • Experience in electrical design for medical devices or other regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 standards.
  • Proficiency in PCB design and layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, or PADS.
  • Experience with analog and digital circuit design and electrical testing tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems and laser/optical systems.
  • Strong understanding of regulated product development, design controls, and project management.
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred); experience with embedded systems, EMC/EMI mitigation, firmware integration, or PMP certification (preferred).

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