Hardware Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop capital equipment medical devices with a strong focus on analog design principles.
• Apply electrical engineering principles to the analysis and design of complex medical device systems.
• Create test plans, collect data, analyze results, and write detailed engineering reports.
• Support New Product Development and R&D teams regarding compliance with IEC 60601-1 and other applicable standards.
• Design schematics and layouts for prototyping and develop test code for fixtures.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, including BOM structures and Design Outputs, within Windchill.
• Resolve complex technical problems by identifying root causes to prevent re-occurrence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least 2 years of relevant industry experience in analog/digital design, schematic capture, layout, and simulation.
• Solid fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Proficiency in soldering and de-soldering techniques for prototype board assembly.
• Proficiency with measurement techniques and concepts relevant to RF applications (e.g., VNA measurements, impedance matching).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work within a quality management system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capital equipment medical devices.
• Proficiency with PCB schematic, layout, and simulation tools such as Altium and PSpice.
• Understanding of high-speed signal integrity and EMI mitigation techniques.
• Experience with FPGA hardware design and HDL programming (e.g., Verilog).
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international company.
• Eligibility for free medical coverage via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO plan.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributions.
• 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 diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in more than 160 countries.