Abbott

Reliability Engineer II

Abbott • $81K — $141K *
Alameda, CA 94501In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline
  • Five years of product engineering experience, preferably in the medical device industry
  • Expertise in product failure analysis and hardware/software integration
  • Experience with CAPA activities and nonconforming product investigations
  • Knowledge of embedded systems and electrical design principles
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Proficient in project management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed failure analysis on returned ADC products, focusing on hardware and embedded software
  • Lead medium-sized projects while applying project management methodologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve recurring reliability issues
  • Conduct process improvements and software reliability enhancements
  • Document reliability issues and performance measures for management review
  • Provide technical guidance and mentor engineers on best practices
  • Liaise with external vendors and internal design teams to tackle technical challenges

Benefits

  • Onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Opportunity to lead projects
  • Engagement in innovative product solutions
  • Technical mentorship opportunities
  • No travel required
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Reliability Engineer II is an individual contributor with deep expertise in electrical engineering, software development principles, and project management. This role executes complex investigations and projects, adapting traditional approaches to develop innovative solutions. The position is responsible for maintaining programs for systematic monitoring and evaluation of product reliability and quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

This is an onsite opportunity based out of Alameda, CA.

What You'll Work On
  • Perform detailed failure analysis investigations on returned ADC products (readers and sensors), including hardware and embedded software components.
  • Lead and support medium-sized projects, applying project management methodologies to ensure timely completion.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring reliability issues in both hardware and software domains.
  • Conduct sustaining activities such as process improvements, tooling updates, and software reliability enhancements.
  • Apply quality principles and perform complex analysis of quality records and reports to recommend improvements.
  • Document reliability issues and performance measures for management review.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineers in the lab and mentor on best practices for hardware/software integration.
  • Liaise with external vendors and internal design teams to resolve technical challenges.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical (e.g. electrical/mechanical/software) or scientific (e.g. statistics/math) discipline.
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Equivalent experiences is defined as five years in a role responsible for product engineering, ideally in a medical device industry.
  • Experience in product failure analysis, hardware/software integration, and reliability investigations.
  • Experience supporting CAPA activities and nonconforming product/procedure investigations
  • Knowledge of embedded systems, and electrical design principles.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage complex technical investigations and adapt solutions.
  • Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including the preparation of investigation reports and the communications of findings to management and stakeholders


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485.
  • Proficiency with data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Power BI, Python) to evaluate reliability trends, identify patterns, and determine root causes.
  • Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, including 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, R&D, and Manufacturing.


The base pay for this position is
$81,500.00 - $141,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

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

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

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)

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Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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