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) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
This position is responsible for participating in the planning and development/synthesis of sensor algorithm for new product launches and on-market products. The planning portion includes coordinating tasks with other team members and managing task priorities. This individual will participate in system level design documentation and requirements specification. They will provides specialized functions such as algorithm development, user interface development, and data analysis methodology. The ideal candidate develops and follows specialized procedures in executing experiments, evaluation and documentation of results. Lastly, they will develop working relationships with cross functional groups and senior/executive management.
This is a fully on-site role in Alameda, CA.
What you'll work on
Participate in algorithm development synthesis incorporating mathematical models and in optimizing design processes.
Participate in planning of sensor algorithm development activities in relation to project timelines.
Participate in product definition, system architecture, requirements writing, requirements management, requirements analysis, risk analysis, hazard analysis, product test and evaluation, System V & V, and/or design control documentation.
Collect, organize, analyze, and document test results.
Participate in integration of analytical and performance related elements with software, hardware, and electronics system components.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
Masters degree or PhD ideal. 8 yrs product development experience in Engineering or physical science.
Experience credit for advanced degrees beyond BS (2 years for Masters; 4 years for Doctorate).
Good working knowledge of Matlab.
Solid knowledge of general engineering/science principles.
Experience with algorithm development and planning for sensor systems through regulatory clearance or approval.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the medical device space; ideally within diabetes or metabolic disease.
Experience prototyping algorithm ideas in Matlab and synthesizing the final algorithm for implementation in embedded systems
Demonstrated prior contributions in synthesizing algorithm for real-time sensor systems (especially continuous glucose monitoring) and involvement in algorithm development support towards regulatory clearance of sensor products.
Signal processing or equivalent discipline that operates on real-time signal to create an estimate robust from outliers, system faults, and various uncertainties
What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:? www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $125,700.00 - $251,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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