Senior Electrical Engineer

Abbott Laboratories
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2023 CLOSED ON 1/24/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Abbott Laboratories?

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .

  • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

  • An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This Senior Electrical Engineer position works out of our Scottsdale, AZ location.

What You’ll Work On

  • Lay out and construct a variety of prototype tools and fixtures required for development purposes.

  • Conduct evaluations, tests, and analyses related to feasibility and function.

  • Perform troubleshooting and fault isolation activities on a variety of breadboards and hybrids.

  • Conduct measurements specified in design verification plans, 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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.  

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in performing the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures and tools.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop new design features as part of existing systems.

  • Documented record of delivering tool engineering information which adds value to management’s decision making process. 

  • Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.

  • Advanced personal computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and specialized applications.

  • Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods desired, especially in the manufacturing of medical devices.

  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.

  • Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentration desired

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.



The base pay for this position is $71,300.00 – $142,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Salary : $142,700

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