Electrical Engineer II

Abbott • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $81,500 - $141,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer II works in Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management division at its Sylmar, California location. The role performs layout, construction, and evaluation of prototype printed circuit boards, fixtures, and tools, applying engineering and scientific principles to solve technical problems. It exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating, or directing engineering work; performs engineering studies; stays current on technical advancements; and identifies and evaluates effective, cost-efficient practices.

The position provides support and tooling under the direction of senior engineers and scientists, conducts feasibility and functional evaluations, tests, analyses, troubleshooting, and fault isolation, and documents design verification measurements and custom tools. The role follows FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, procedures, processes, and task assignments, and collaborates with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Work is primarily in a standard office environment, with occasional work in labs, production areas, or vendor facilities. Travel is listed as approximately 10% in the qualifications, although the job listing’s travel field states “No.”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience performing layout, construction, and evaluation of printed circuit boards, fixtures, and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment, and to engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline or concentration.
• Six Sigma knowledge and experience.
• Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods, especially medical-device manufacturing.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business-unit model.

Responsibilities

• Provide supporting services and tooling at the direction of senior engineers and scientists.
• Lay out and construct prototype tools and fixtures for development purposes.
• Conduct evaluations, tests, and analyses related to feasibility and function.
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults on breadboards and hybrids.
• Conduct measurements specified in design verification plans, document and tabulate results, and prepare engineering test reports.
• Document custom tools with specifications, schematics, and mechanical layouts to support document control and tool release.
• Comply with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 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, described as an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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