Automated Test Engineer

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 .

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• 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.

The Opportunity

The Automated Test Engineer assists with designing and developing non-product software and hardware to test new products. This role investigates and resolves production problems involving test equipment, software, and hardware. You will apply engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and solve technical problems. Remain abreast of and consults on technological advancements. Identify and routinely uses the most effective, cost-efficient, and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop hardware interfaces, including test points within design, and develop software to test design using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) testers.

• Assist others in the design and development of interface hardware, probes, fixtures and circuit boards to test silicon wafers and medical devices.

• Maintain existing software. Install changes as necessary to provide testing for updates to existing product designs. Updates all documentation to support changes.

• Generate project plans and software and hardware documents relative to the resolution of problems and/or the implementation of new test software.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies between new design test requirements and test system capabilities using hardware or software designs.

• Write test plans and conduct design verification testing of hardware.

• Coordinate transfer of device and test software into production and provides follow-up support to facilitate resolution of problems.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical engineering or related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Computer skills and ability to perform basic word processing/spreadsheet tasks to perform documentation, presentation, and analysis activities.

• Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multi-tasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines. Strong organizational and follow up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast paced, changing environment.

Preferred

• Basic familiarity with "C" and “C#” programming or similar programming languages. Particularly, the ability to code procedural test methods within a larger software framework.

• Broad familiarity or experience with mixed signal (analog/digital)

• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems; expertise in one or more relevant specialties.

• An interest in open-ended, cross-functional technical investigations across manufacturing, product design, and failure analysis.

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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. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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