JOB DESCRIPTION:The OpportunityThe
Systems Engineer position works on site in our
San Diego, CA location in the
Infectious Diseases Business Unit. We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
About the RoleAs a
Systems Engineer, you will help design, develop, test, and improve complex systems throughout their entire lifecycle. You'll work across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure products meet customer needs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement.
What You'll Do- Support system design, development, integration, and testing activities
- Document requirements, processes, technical reports, and engineering changes
- Investigate root causes of manufacturing and product challenges and recommend solutions
- Collaborate with engineering teams including Design, Software, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations
- Define and analyze system requirements and specifications
- Participate in design reviews and evaluate system performance and reliability
- Conduct system and risk analyses to identify and resolve issues
- Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and product quality
- Apply systems engineering best practices throughout the product lifecycle
- Maintain current knowledge of engineering methods, tools, and industry standards
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
- Minimum of 3 years of systems engineering experience
- Experience leading complex system analysis and risk assessments
- Experience using data to support decisions and influence stakeholders
- Ability to apply principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.
- Demonstrated Customer Focus, making their needs a primary focus for one's actions.
- Experience leading complex system and risk analysis.
- Ability to lead and utilize data to make decisions and influence stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and concepts
Preferred Qualifications- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to think holistically and apply systems-thinking concepts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated technical expertise, creativity, and independent judgment
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering quality solutions
- Ability to travel up to 30% internationally
- Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines
- Experience supporting product development activities
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Passion for continuous learning and process improvement
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
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:Product Development
DIVISION:ID Infectious Disease
LOCATION:United States > San Diego : 4545 Towne Center Court
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
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), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
