Systems Engineer II

Job description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

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:

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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

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Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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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.

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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 Systems Engineer II works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Technology (CRM) division .  

We are seeking a high-caliber Product development System Engineer who will focus on Abbott’s Remote Monitoring products for treating and monitoring cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. The candidate in this role works to ensure our cloud services can monitor our implantable devices, Merlin.net web application, and our line of patient transmitters and mobile apps. Working under general supervision and supporting product development 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. Demonstrates aspects of technical or organizational leadership within the current projects. Has the ability to apply technical, clinical, and marketing understanding of issues to resolve tasks within assigned projects. Exercises appropriate level of technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and coordinating systems engineering assignments. Routinely uses the most effective, cost-efficient, and best practices to execute processes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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Lead/own 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.

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Facilitate the transition of algorithms into new projects through clinical review and evaluation.

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Assess the clinical and system risks of new algorithms and features, and identifies potential interactions with existing ones.

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Work to define the benchmarks for evaluating the clinical performance of new algorithms.

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Gather and analyze 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.

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Investigate and define systems engineering requirements for new algorithms or features, and facilitates the transition of algorithms into new projects through clinical review and evaluation.

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Contribute to the evaluation and validation of a specific subsystem or project prior to submission.

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Provide input into the development of clinical system validation plans, and the conduct of those tests.

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Interact with functional groups as necessary to conduct feasibility studies, technology assessments, concept studies, or benchmarking studies.

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Identify and resolve issues, escalating as appropriate.

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Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

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Comply 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.

Required Qualifications:

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Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field.

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Minimum 2 years in relevant, progressively more responsible work experience in medical product development.

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Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate information from varied disciplines including Clinical Medicine, Engineering, Marketing and Regulatory Affairs required. 

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Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

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Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

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Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

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Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

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Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. 

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Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred:

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Medical device industry experience.

 

Apply Now

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.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.

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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.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sylmar : 13150 Telfair Avenue

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

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), 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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