Staff Systems Engineer at Abbott

Sylmar, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Expert understanding of designated systems and ability to serve as a subject matter expert on behaviors, implementation trade-offs, customer needs, clinical applications, and applicable technologies
Demonstrated portfolio-centric approach to developing programs incorporated into platform strategies
Skills in planning product development work, including capturing requirements, designing solutions, defining behaviors, investigating issues, evaluating trade-offs, and verifying output
Ability to lead programs exercising significant novelty and integration across disciplines and team members
Capability to plan and execute department strategy, gather information, frame problems, devise/execute plans, track progress, adjust/measure success
Experience in design and conducting system level characterization/verification of complex systems; collecting, organizing, analyzing, and documenting test results
Strong organizational and management skills to deliver programs, prioritize tasks (urgent vs. important), and assess cost/benefit trade-offs
Proven ability to foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, platform architects, and leaders; influence stakeholders; communicate effectively with teams and senior management
Innovation skills to improve the organization, solve technical challenges, and develop intellectual property
Compliance with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, QMS, EMS, and support for company initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead programs with significant novelty and integration across disciplines and team members
Apply portfolio-centric approach to develop programs incorporated into platform strategies achieving “win/win” scenarios
Plan and execute department strategy to deliver responsibilities, improve development efforts, and enhance the organization
Organize and manage work to deliver programs; lead execution of assigned work; prioritize tasks and assess trade-offs
Design and conduct system level characterization/verification of complex systems; collect, organize, analyze, and document test results
Participate in broad cross-functional reviews of work output
Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, platform architects, and leaders to drive work to completion and resolve issues
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management; keep leadership informed of progress and issues
Innovate within program work to improve the organization, solve technical challenges, and develop intellectual property
Support all Company initiatives, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements; comply with FDA regulations, company policies, and procedures

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Systems EngineeringProgram LeadershipCross-Disciplinary IntegrationPlatform StrategyProgram Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Abbott offer?

Abbott provides free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan, an excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit for earning a bachelor’s degree.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This position works out of the Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

What skills are required for the Staff Systems Engineer role?

The role requires skills in leading programs across disciplines, planning and executing department strategy, system level characterization and verification of complex systems, and serving as a subject matter expert on system behaviors and trade-offs.

What is the company culture like at Abbott?

Abbott emphasizes doing work that matters, personal growth and learning, caring for yourself and family, being your true self, career development in an international company, and is recognized as a great place to work, one of the most admired companies, and best for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Systems Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have experience leading complex programs with novelty and integration across disciplines, planning department strategies, designing and verifying complex systems, and acting as a subject matter expert on system behaviors, trade-offs, and customer needs.

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