Electrical Engineer I

Job Title: Electrical Engineer I

Location: St. Paul, MN

Duration: 6 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Position Overview

Abbott's Electrophysiology division is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support both development and sustaining engineering projects. This role will contribute to the design, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of electrical systems and products while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong troubleshooting abilities, capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Engineering Design & Development

• Participate on engineering teams to complete product development projects.
• Support development and sustaining engineering activities within the Electrophysiology division.
• Lead small-scale design change efforts for continuation engineering projects.
• Contribute to system-level, analog, digital, and firmware designs.

Requirements, Testing & Documentation

• Define, update, and revise engineering requirements and specifications.
• Debug and troubleshoot electrical circuits and systems.
• Perform testing and validation activities to ensure design performance and functionality.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation to ensure feasibility and verifiability of system performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.
• Support projects both independently and as part of a team environment.
• Communicate technical findings, issues, and resolutions clearly to stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering may be considered if accompanied by relevant Electrical Engineering experience.

Experience

• Experience with electrical engineering concepts including:

1. Analog circuit design
2. Digital circuit design
3. Firmware development
4. Electrical troubleshooting and debugging
5. Testing and validation

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry is highly preferred but not required.
• Prior professional engineering experience is preferred.
• Internship experience is acceptable, particularly for candidates with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant internship experience will also be considered.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.