Electrical Engineer I Neuromodulation

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 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

• Support the design and development of electronic circuits and subsystems for medical devices.

• Perform circuit analysis, schematic capture, component selection, and prototype evaluation.

• Conduct laboratory testing, characterization, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware.

• Assist in the development of verification and validation test protocols and reports.

• Analyze test data and generate technical documentation to support design decisions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.

• Participate in root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

• Support design reviews, risk analyses, and engineering change activities.

• Assist with product transfers to manufacturing and provide engineering support for production-related issues.

• Maintain engineering documentation in compliance with Abbott quality system procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline.

• 0-2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-op experience, or academic project work.

• Fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.

• Knowledge of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.

• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB design tools.

• Basic understanding of engineering design processes and product development methodologies.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medical devices, implantable devices, or regulated industries.

• Exposure to low-power electronics, battery-powered systems, or embedded hardware.

• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, or IEC 60601 standards.

• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and data analysis tools.

• Knowledge of Design Controls and risk management principles.

• Internship or project experience involving hardware development and testing.

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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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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.

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The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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