Systems Engineer II at Abbott

Sylmar, California, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a recognized four-year academic course of study (engineering or related field implied)
  • Ability to work under general supervision
  • Application of theoretical principles, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques
  • Demonstrated aspects of technical or organizational leadership within projects
  • Ability to apply technical, clinical, and marketing understanding to resolve issues
  • Exercises appropriate technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and coordinating systems engineering assignments
  • Stays abreast of and communicates technical advancements
  • Routinely uses effective, cost-efficient, and best practices

Responsibilities

  • Supports product development by performing systems engineering tasks: investigating, defining, analyzing, documenting, and testing for specific projects
  • Performs analysis and/or interviews to determine requirements and constraints on assigned system portions; resolves cross-functional issues
  • Leads/owns pre-defined tasks within larger efforts (e.g., definition, verification, product development of sub-systems) and drives to on-time, high-quality completion
  • Investigates and defines system requirements for new algorithms; facilitates transition into new projects through clinical review and evaluation
  • Assesses clinical and system risks of new algorithms/features and identifies interactions with existing ones
  • Works with field and medical personnel to define benchmarks for evaluating clinical performance of new algorithms
  • Gathers and analyzes input requirements for medical devices, supporting instrumentation/service infrastructure, and translates into specific system requirements/interface specifications
  • Participates in broad cross-functional review of work output
  • Updates and maintains feature specifications for one major project and supports one or more minor projects
  • Simulates or tests aspects of new projects/algorithms to evaluate prototypes and validate output

Skills

Systems Engineering
Requirements Analysis
Product Development
Testing
Documentation
Analysis

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

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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