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.

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 Electrical Engineer position works out of our Sylmar, CA location.

Electrical Engineer II provides engineering support to new and existing products, processes, prototypes, fixtures, and tools. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems.

What You’ll Work On

• Use multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to design and develop products. Investigates and resolves problems involving equipment and systems.

• Identify and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness

• Perform lay out and constructs a variety of prototype tools and fixtures required for development purposes. Conducts evaluations, tests and analyses related to feasibility and function.

• Perform troubleshooting and fault isolation activities and remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements. Collaborates with cross -functional teams developing and executing tests, performing root cause analysis and participating in investigations.

• Exercise technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work. Performs engineering studies. Conducts measurements specified in design verification plans, documents, and tabulates results, and provides reports.

• Document custom tools with specifications, schematics, and mechanical layouts to support document control and tool release.

• Apply theoretical principles, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative / analytical techniques within engineering and scientific principles. Help establish processes based on product specifications and evaluates process and design alternatives based on "design for manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work, both overall and any industry-specific experience

• Computer skills and ability to perform basic word processing/spreadsheet tasks to perform documentation, presentation, and analysis activities.

• Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF circuit design and wireless communication principles (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.

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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.

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. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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