PCB Layout Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and draft complex electronic PCB layouts and drawings for medical diagnostic instruments
• Create footprints per supplier datasheets and IPC standards and maintain the eCAD Library
• Perform layout for placement and circuitry routing to optimize electrical, EMI, thermal, and structural performance
• Provide full documentation for fabrication and assembly
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Component, and Supplier Engineering teams to determine optimum component placement
• Interface with vendors and suppliers to manage data for bare board fabrication and component installation
• Use 3rd party tools to perform Design Rule Checks and manage design rule constraints

Requirements

• At least six months of relevant design and manufacturing experience related to medical devices
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across multiple organizational levels
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in PCB Layout or a Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency with Cadence Concept HDL, Allegro, or Altium Designer
• Understanding of IPC standards (ICB-7531, IPC-6011, IPC-6012)
• Knowledge of Geometric Tolerances and ANSI Y14.5
• Familiarity with PLM systems such as Siemens Team Center

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within an international company
• Eligibility for free medical coverage via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO plan
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance programs
• Access to FreeU education benefits

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. We serve people in more than 160 countries with a mission to advance innovative technologies that transform the way the world manages health.