Hardware Engineer II

Abbott • Santa Clara, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. Our Diagnostics - Hematology team is hiring for a Hardware Engineer II out of our Santa Clara, CA office. They will design hardware to support features that are included as part of new product. Designs verification testing (DVT) protocols. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work. Performs engineering studies. Remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in hardware design, development, or testing experience, including a general familiarity with manufacturing equipment/processes that are compatible with highly reliable electronic medical or similar devices.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration and/or professional certification desired.
• Six-Sigma knowledge and experience desired.
• Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods and in the manufacturing of medical devices desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs system design of diagnostic instrumentation.
• Selects components, processes, and foundries.
• Proposes design alternatives.
• Designs hardware to support features that are contained in the product definition.
• Develops hardware design specifications and circuit designs, and is responsible for technology selection.
• Assists the product definition team with feature selection.
• Provides recommendations to management regarding tools and product architecture.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate components and technologies
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Implement new design features as part of existing systems.
• Deliver research information which adds value to management’s decision-making process.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees