Senior Design / Product Development Engineer at Abbott

Alameda, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering or related scientific discipline. Master’s or above preferred
6+ yrs relevant experience and a BS degree, or 4 yrs relevant experience and a MS degree, or equivalent years of education and experience in Engineering and Sciences
Understanding of the electro-mechanical, software, mathematical, chemical or biochemical process operative in diagnostic systems
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
MATLAB Programming proficiency is required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with biological data analysis and software programming
Medical Device or other regulated field experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders, users and product managers to uncover, understand, and translate business needs on sensor data ecosystem into technical requirements
Develop system design documentation, requirements specification and system architecture
Perform requirements writing, requirements management and analysis. Verify/validate requirements
Integrate analytical and performance related elements with software, hardware, and electronics system components
Design and conduct system level test and evaluation of tool ecosystem with complex data collection and data processing; Collect, organize, analyze, and document test results
Analyze unstructured and/or structured biological data from biosensor clinical trials, and evaluate biosensors performance to support product designs. Proactively identifies improvement opportunities for sensor product design and/or manufacturing process
Develop and prioritize user stories, along with success criteria for testing and product acceptance. Develop and maintain feature backlogs
Communicate effectively and participate on cross functional development teams with good negotiating skills to direct multi-disciplinary teams toward solutions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

System ArchitectureRequirements EngineeringData AnalysisBiosensor DesignHardware IntegrationSoftware IntegrationSystem TestingUser StoriesProduct DevelopmentSensor Data ProcessingBiological Data Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for the Senior Design / Product Development Engineer role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering or related scientific discipline is required, with Master’s or above preferred. Candidates need 6+ years relevant experience with a BS degree, or 4 years with an MS degree, or equivalent. Understanding of electro-mechanical, software, mathematical, chemical or biochemical processes in diagnostic systems and strong communication skills are also required.

Is this position remote or does it require working in an office?

The position is based in Alameda, California, suggesting an on-site requirement.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The role involves working with internal software architects, developers, product managers, stakeholders, users, and cross-functional development teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have experience in biological data analysis, software programming, and medical device or regulated fields, along with MATLAB proficiency.

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees