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, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works ONSITE out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. 

We are seeking a high-caliber Systems Engineer II that will focus on Abbott’s line of Remote Monitoring products for treating and monitoring cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. 

The candidate in this role works to ensure our implantable devices can be monitored by our cloud services, Merlin.net web application and our line of patient transmitters and mobile apps. Working under general supervision, supports product development efforts by performing systems engineering tasks such as investigating, designing/defining, analyzing, and documenting Remote Monitoring algorithms and behavior.  In addition, supports testing activities associated with these products. Performs additional analysis and/or interviews to determine the requirements and constraints on the assigned portion of the system and is accountable for resolving cross-functional issues. Work requires the application of theoretical principles, evaluation, ingenuity and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Demonstrates aspects of technical or organizational leadership within the current projects. Has the ability to apply technical, clinical, and marketing understanding of issues to bring tasks to resolution within assigned projects. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises appropriate level of technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing and coordinating systems engineering assignments. Stays abreast of and communicates technical advancements to colleagues and associates. Routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes.

What You’ll Work On

Leads/owns pre-defined tasks within a larger effort such as definition or product development of a sub-system, and drives them to on-time, high quality completion.Facilitates the transition of algorithms into new projects through clinical review and evaluation. Assesses the clinical and system risks of new algorithms and features, and identifies potential interactions with existing ones. Works to define the benchmarks for evaluating the clinical performance of new algorithms.Gathers and analyzes input requirements for medical devices, supporting instrumentation/service infrastructure, and translates these 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 may support one or more minor project.Investigates and defines systems engineering requirements for new algorithms or features, and facilitates the transition of algorithms into new projects through clinical review and evaluation.Contributes to the evaluation and validation of a specific subsystem or project prior to submission.Provides input into the development of clinical system validation plans, and the conduct of those tests.Interacts with functional groups as necessary to conduct feasibility studies, technology assessments, concept studies, or benchmarking studies.Identifies and resolves issues, escalating as appropriate.Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Performs a variety of duties involving system testing of Web Application and/or Mobile Apps (Android and iOS).Understands the available authored test procedures, conduct different types of test execution (Manual/Automated).Reports issues, re-test and also conduct functional, regression, exploratory and ad-hoc testing of the products.Assists in the overall evaluation of the Product Quality.Applies knowledge of technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines. Performs this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations. Displays Accountability for work performedEnsures a high-quality product is delivered to the customers by adhering to the Process (includes Regulations needs).Spends some minimal time keeping our Remote Care Systems lab in good condition with up-to-date equipment, software, etc.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field. Experience in general engineering/science principals and laboratory skills.Ability to work on many projects concurrentlyA quick learner to understand the domain, analyze data needs, have good communication skills and participate in various forums as needed. Display the initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality.

The base pay for this position is $65,900.00 – $131,900.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.