EE Component Evaluation Team
Shall plan and conduct evaluation(s) needed to ensure alternate electronic components meet Abbott’s component, device, and system level requirements/specifications in support of regulatory submissions for our pacemaker, implantable defibrillator, and cardiac monitor product lines.
The team resides within the EE R&D Group and is solely funded and focused on completing Supply Chain programs; we are in a unique position supported directly by operations as well.
Required Job Skills: 1. Authoring test plans and reports into Abbott’s Windchill system on schedule, according to Abbott’s policies, and EE R&D documentation best practices. 2. Statistical analysis of experimental results against production data, to ensure the new component will not affect production yields by using Minitab, Excel, Etc. 3. Operate Abbott custom test stations, with training, for ATE, EMI, and MRI coverage. 4. Interface with Abbott R&D and other FTEs as needed to learn circuit functions for given component, and perform other duties as needed. 5. Testing, and data collection of discreet components using impedance analyzers, LCR meters, micro ohm meters, etc. 6. Testing, and data collection of assembled circuits at various stages of manufacture, using Abbott’s test cables and fixtures, with oscilloscopes, DMM’s, SMU’s, power analyzers, temperature chambers, Etc. 7. Attending and conducting meetings to support the evaluations, and maintaining strong lines of communication with team members, stake holders, and internal/external customers. Confident in Microsoft Office products, authoring power point slides for example to present during meetings, setting up/conducting meetings to take ownership of the evaluation.
Strongly Desired Job Skills: 1. Electrical simulation of component performance in circuit for sensitivity analysis, monte carlo, etc., using PSpice; Hyperlinx, Matlab, etc. 2. Test equipment automation, or other SW coding using Labview, C++, Python, or other SW platforms. 3. Fabrication skills – Soldering through hole to SMT, using hand tools, using power tools/bench tools (grinder, sander, drill press, etc.), 3D printers. 4. Experience/training in design controls, risk management, CAPA, 6M activities.
QUALIFICATIONS Education - Bachelors Degree -- Electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. -Minimum 3 years Relevant work experience in testing, designing, trouble shooting, of printed circuit boards, finished electrical products, fixtures and tools. -Ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks. -Personal computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and specialized applications. Advanced credential or professional certification in a relevant discipline/concentration desired. Six-Sigma knowledge and experience desired. - Training and experience in manufacturing processes and methods desired, especially in the manufacturing of medical devices.
Experience Details -Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. -Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. -Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. -Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. -Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail