Abbott

Manager Electrical Engineering

Abbott$148K — $297K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 12 years of design engineering experience
  • At least 3 years of engineering management experience
  • Mastery of fundamental Electrical Engineering principles
  • Experience with real-time operating systems like freeRTOS
  • Fluency in hardware and PCB design and firmware development
  • Understanding of medical device design and manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of electrical engineers in designing battery-powered wireless embedded systems
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership
  • Manage cross-functional development teams and programs
  • Develop career programs and medium-term planning for team growth
  • Oversee resource allocation and budgeting
  • Design sensitive low noise low-power analog circuits
  • Ensure compliance with industry and medical device standards

Benefits

  • Career development with an international company
  • Free medical coverage available through HIP PPO plan
  • Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance programs
  • Recognition as a great workplace and admired company globally
  • Inclusive workplace recognized for diversity and support for working parents
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

Join us at Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) in our mission to help individuals with diabetes lead active, fulfilling lives. We're focused on helping people manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decision

Our teams in Milpitas and Alameda, CA currently have an opportunity for a Manager, Embedded Electrical Systems. In this role, you will lead and manage electrical engineers in the design, development, and troubleshooting of critical electrical systems. You will guide the team in identifying, recommending, and implementing significant and complex improvements or new embedded electrical technologies that meet regulatory requirements. The position may involve overseeing multiple engineering initiatives, developing strong cross-functional partnerships, and providing clear, effective communication to Senior Management.

What You'll Work On
  • Lead a team of electrical engineers in the design and development of electronics and firmware for battery-powered wireless embedded systems
  • Communicate effectively to senior leadership
  • Lead programs and cross-functional development teams
  • Create career development programs for the team and develop medium-term planning for the growth of the process
  • Manage resource allocation and budgeting for the function
  • Develop sensitive, low noise, and low-power analog circuits
  • Design RF wireless technologies including RF and inductive antenna design
  • EMC/EMI design and testing per regulatory standards
  • Design circuits and PCB layouts including DFM and DFT
  • Develop electrical and product requirements and specifications, design FMEAs, and V&V test protocols
  • Test, characterize, and verify electrical designs
  • System modeling
  • Ensure that electrical design and test equipment meet applicable industry and medical device standards
  • Write and submit Engineering Change Orders into our product life cycle documentation system
  • Comply with all applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and perform other duties as assigned by the Management Team


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 12 yrs experience in design engineering and at least 3 years of engineering management experience.
  • Effectiveness in lead and manage engineering teams
  • Mastery of fundamental Electrical Engineering principles
  • Excellence at engineering design and analysis of embedded electrical systems
  • Experience with real-time operating systems; freeRTOS, etc.
  • Experience with battery powered devices
  • Fluency in hardware and PCB design and experience in firmware development
  • Understanding of processes used in the design and manufacture medical devices, particularly sensitive, low noise, low-current, wireless devices
  • Working knowledge in writing product requirements and design specifications
  • Excellence in written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with embedded microcontroller designs in medical devices
  • Integrated circuit specification and application in low power designs experience
  • Firmware development using C, C++, C#, etc.
  • System modeling
  • Experience in medical device development
  • Experience with wireless systems (NFC, BLE, Cellular), ultra-low power analog design


The base pay for this position is
$148,700.00 - $297,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Milpitas : 1820 McCarthy Blvd

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

About Abbott

Abbott Careers

Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

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At Abbott, every role contributes to our mission of helping people live fuller lives through better health. From groundbreaking research in medical devices to advancements in pharmaceuticals, our team is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining Abbott, you are not just accepting a job; you are embarking on a path of professional and personal growth.

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Abbott is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, leadership programs, and diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate within the healthcare industry. We support your career journey with robust training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.

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Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support their life and well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, we ensure our team has everything they need to thrive. Abbott's culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes.

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113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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