Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of next-generation intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) equipment and catheter systems
• Design, build, and iterate on custom laboratory and automated test systems, including embedded controllers and data acquisition
• Develop and debug embedded firmware and supporting software for test and characterization platforms
• Participate in circuit board design, bring-up, modification, and debugging
• Collect and interpret experimental performance data to prepare technical summaries for stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop prototypes, and execute experiments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience with significant hands-on technical contribution
• Experience working with embedded systems, firmware, or hardware-software integrated systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with an experimental, systems-level mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded firmware development in C/C++ (preferably on ARM-based microcontrollers)
• Exposure to circuit board design and review; proficiency with Altium Designer is a plus
• Experience developing automated test systems, robotics, motion control, or instrumentation
• Familiarity with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators
• Experience with Python for data handling or test automation
• Medical device development experience and familiarity with design controls

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international company
• Medical coverage options through the Health Investment Plan (HIP)
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and specialized student debt/education programs

About the Company

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, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines.