Electrical Engineer I Neuromodulation

Abbott • Plano, TX

2d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role includes circuit analysis, schematic capture, component selection, prototype evaluation, laboratory testing, characterization, and troubleshooting. The engineer helps develop verification and validation protocols and reports, analyzes test data, and prepares technical documentation. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements, and supports root-cause investigations, corrective actions, design reviews, risk analyses, engineering changes, and product transfers to manufacturing. Engineering documentation must be maintained according to Abbott quality procedures and regulatory requirements.

This is a standard-shift position with no travel. The listed base pay range is $50,700 to $101,300, with variation possible in specific locations.

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 generate 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

• Free medical coverage for employees through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employees who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for free HIP PPO coverage in the next calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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