Sr. Systems Engineer

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY
 Join us at Abbott to pioneer the future of personalized healthcare with Lingo, our cutting-edge CGM product. In this role, you'll contribute to a technology that empowers individuals to enhance their energy, control cravings, and improve overall well-being. Join a dynamic environment that combines a start-up's agility with Abbott's rich heritage of innovation. In this role, you'll contribute significantly to health and wellness advancements, leveraging your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking setting.

This position works onsite in our Alameda, CA location for Lingo.

Leads a cross functional team in the development of new products  Finds solutions to complex product development problems  Develops system level design documentation and requirements specification, working with marketing, engineering and other stakeholders Provides specialized functions such as algorithm development, user interface development, chemical process development or data analysis methodology.  Develops and follows specialized procedures in executing experiments, evaluation and documentation of results Develops working relationships with cross functional groups.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead/perform product definition, system architecture, requirements writing, requirements management, requirements analysis, risk analysis, hazard analysis, product test and evaluation, System V & V, and/or design control documentation.
• Develop design processes.
• Lead, design and conduct system level characterization/verification of complex systems.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and document test results.
• Integrate analytical and performance related elements with software, hardware, and electronics system components.
• Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams with good negotiating skills to direct multi-disciplinary teams toward solutions.
• Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in engineering or physical science or related field or equivalent.
• MS degree preferred.  
• 8 yrs product development experience in Engineering or physical science. Experience credit for advanced degrees beyond BS (2 years for Masters; 4 years for Doctorate).  
• Experience in general engineering/science principals and laboratory skills
• Strong knowledge of defined development process that is consistent with ISO, FDA design control standards or requirements.
• Experienced in one or more of the following: Electro-mechanical, software, mathematical, chemical or biochemical technologies as they pertain to the design, integration, evaluation and commercialization of diagnostic systems  Ability to  work on many subjects concurrently

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

$109,300.00 – $218,500.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Product Development

DIVISION:LNGO Lingo

LOCATION:United States > Alameda : 2901 Harbor Bay Parkway

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf