Electrical Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $81,500 - $141,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management division is seeking an Electrical Engineer II for its Sylmar, California location. The role supports development by laying out, constructing, and evaluating prototype printed circuit boards, fixtures, and tools. It applies engineering and scientific principles to technical problems, performs engineering studies, and uses technical judgment to plan, organize, perform, coordinate, or direct engineering work. The engineer stays current on technical advancements and evaluates effective, cost-efficient practices.

The position provides supporting services and tooling under the direction of senior engineers and scientists. It includes feasibility and functional testing, troubleshooting and fault isolation, design-verification measurements and reporting, and documentation of custom tools. The role requires compliance with FDA regulations and company procedures, and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Work is primarily in a standard office environment, with visits to laboratories, production areas, and vendor facilities as needed. Travel is approximately 10%, including internationally.

The base pay range is $81,500.00–$141,300.00; the range may vary in specific locations.

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 in layout, construction, and evaluation of printed circuit boards, fixtures, and tools.
• Ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.
• Personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word-processing, database-management, and specialized applications.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work both within 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 travel approximately 10%, including internationally.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

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.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault-isolation activities on breadboards and hybrids.
• Conduct measurements specified in design verification plans, document and tabulate results, and provide 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 communications and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Use production equipment, small hand tools, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and standard office equipment as needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO, subject to the stated wellness-assessment qualification for the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with 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.

What This Job Offers

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