Abbott

Senior Electrical Engineer

Abbott • $78K — $156K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical/electronic engineering
  • Strong technical experience in electronic circuit design and verification
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB development
  • Experience developing and executing verification and validation testing for electronic systems
  • Experience in a regulated product development environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of implantable and external electronic systems for neuromodulation products.
  • Design and document analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management circuits.
  • Develop and execute testing strategies for product verification and validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.
  • Investigate technical challenges and implement corrective actions to support development.
  • Support component selection and manufacturability with suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Communicate technical details and project updates across all organizational levels.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits supporting family life
  • Diverse career development opportunities
  • A supportive company culture focused on personal growth
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Senior Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plano, TX location in the Neuromodulation division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

What You'll Work On

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, verification, and sustaining of electronic systems and circuits that support Abbott Neuromodulation products. This role provides technical leadership across the product development lifecycle, from prototype through design transfer, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality medical device solutions.
  • Serves as a technical lead and key contributor in the design and development of implantable and external electronic systems for neuromodulation products.
  • Designs, analyzes, and documents analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management circuits, including schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout guidance.
  • Develops and executes characterization, verification, and validation test strategies to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborates closely with systems, firmware, mechanical, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams throughout the product development process.
  • Investigates complex technical challenges, performs root cause analysis, and implements effective corrective actions to support product development and sustaining activities.
  • Partners with suppliers and manufacturing organizations to support component selection, design for manufacturability, and successful product transfer to production.
  • Effectively communicates technical information, project status, risks, and recommendations across all levels of the organization to support informed decision-making.


Minium Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical/electronic engineering or related field
  • Strong technical experience in electronic circuit design, development, and verification
  • Experience with schematic capture, PCB development, and circuit debugging
  • Experience developing and executing characterization, verification, and validation testing for electronic systems
  • Experience working in a regulated product development environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in product development of complex electronic systems
  • Experience developing Class III medical devices
  • Experience with analog, digital, mixed-signal, and low-power circuit design
  • Experience developing automated test solutions using C#, Python, or similar tools
  • Experience with reliability testing of electronic systems.
  • Experience working with cross-functional product development teams throughout the product lifecycle


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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Product Development

DIVISION:
NM Neuromodulation

LOCATION:
United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

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Learn more about Abbott
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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