Job Description
Job Overview:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The Systems Engineer position works on site in our San Diego, CA location in the Infectious Diseases Business Unit. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
About the Role
As a Systems Engineer, you will help design, develop, test, and improve complex systems throughout their entire lifecycle. You'll work across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure products meet customer needs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
Support system design, development, integration, and testing activities
Document requirements, processes, technical reports, and engineering changes
Investigate root causes of manufacturing and product challenges and recommend solutions
Collaborate with engineering teams including Design, Software, Test, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations
Define and analyze system requirements and specifications
Participate in design reviews and evaluate system performance and reliability
Conduct system and risk analyses to identify and resolve issues
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and product quality
Apply systems engineering best practices throughout the product lifecycle
Maintain current knowledge of engineering methods, tools, and industry standards
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
Minimum of 3 years of systems engineering experience
Experience leading complex system analysis and risk assessments
Experience using data to support decisions and influence stakeholders
Ability to apply principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.
Demonstrated Customer Focus, making their needs a primary focus for one's actions.
Experience leading complex system and risk analysis.
Ability to lead and utilize data to make decisions and influence stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and concepts
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to think holistically and apply systems-thinking concepts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated technical expertise, creativity, and independent judgment
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering quality solutions
Ability to travel up to 30% internationally
Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines
Experience supporting product development activities
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
Passion for continuous learning and process improvement
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
The base pay for this position is
$81,500.00 – $141,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Development
DIVISION:
ID Infectious Disease
LOCATION:
United States > San Diego : 4545 Towne Center Court
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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