Electrical Engineer I Neuromodulation

Abbott • Plano, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer I supports the design and development of electronic circuits and subsystems for medical devices in Abbott’s Neuromodulation Division, based in Plano, Texas. The Neuromodulation business develops implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people with chronic pain and movement disorders, providing non-opioid therapies across the pain continuum.

The role performs circuit analysis, schematic capture, component selection, prototype evaluation, laboratory testing, characterization, and hardware troubleshooting. It also supports verification and validation, test-data analysis, technical documentation, design reviews, risk analyses, engineering changes, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and transfers to manufacturing. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to help ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, quality-system, and regulatory requirements, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-op experience, or academic project work.
• Fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Knowledge of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Familiarity with schematic-capture and PCB-design tools.
• Basic understanding of engineering design processes and product-development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medical devices, implantable devices, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to low-power electronics, battery-powered systems, or embedded hardware.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, or IEC 60601 standards.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and data-analysis tools.
• Knowledge of Design Controls and risk-management principles.
• Internship or project experience involving hardware development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electronic circuits and subsystems for medical devices.
• Perform circuit analysis, schematic capture, component selection, and prototype evaluation.
• Conduct laboratory testing, characterization, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware.
• Assist in developing verification and validation test protocols and reports.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical documentation to support design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Participate in root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support design reviews, risk analyses, and engineering change activities.
• Assist with product transfers to manufacturing and provide engineering support for production-related issues.
• Maintain engineering documentation in compliance with Abbott quality-system procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO, subject to the stated wellness-assessment qualification and timing.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level