Systems Engineer I

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 114,000 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 student debt program and FreeU 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Participate in technical efforts for product development and system improvements.
• Assist in defining system and product requirements, integrate products and design outputs from different disciplines, verify and validate requirements, contribute to risk assessments.
• Integrate analytical and performance related elements with software, hardware, and electronics system components.
• Run empirical and experimental analysis.
• Solve problems using engineering best practices.
• Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams with good negotiating skills to direct multi-disciplinary teams toward high quality solutions.
• Work cross functionally to determine the optimal course of action including impact to existing submissions and compliance certifications.
• Support design documentation preparation
• Plan, coordinate, and execute activity in support of business goals
• Conduct tasks and work following Quality Management Systems (QMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, operating procedures and processes.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Works with independence, with minimal supervision and direction, demonstrating initiative and is proactiveness, delivering on time, bi-directionally communicates status and progress.
• Has baseline clinical knowledge of cardiac function.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, or Systems, Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical device design controls
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and design of experiments.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $55,200.00 - $110,400.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.