Abbott
Healthcare
PCBDesignEngineer
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“PCB Design Engineer at Abbott. Skills: PCB Design, ECAD Tools, IPC Standards, Medical Devices. Maintain CAD component libraries. Design complex electronic PCBs”
Industry & Context.
Analyze complex electrical schematics and PCBs
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)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related engineering field or equivalent combination of education and work experience, 0-2 years of related work experience, Ability to analyze complex electrical schematics and PCBs, Familiarity with common electronic components and IC packages, Ability to work in a diverse business environment, Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment, Ability to leverage and engage others to accomplish projects, verbal and written communication with ability to effectively communicate in the organization, Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner, organizational skills and attention to detail, Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance on-site
Nice to Have
Experience with Altium Designer and/or other ECAD tools, Familiarity with IPC-6011, IPC-6012, and other related IPC standards for PCBs, Understanding of PCB fabrication, limitations, and best practices, Experience using Microsoft Office, Familiarity with PLM systems such as Windchill
What You'll Do.
Maintain CAD component libraries
Design complex electronic PCBs
Draft complex electronic PCBs
Release associated drawings
Create component symbols
Create component footprints
Maintain Abbott ECAD Component Library
Layout mixed-signal PCB designs
Provide documentation for fabrication
Provide documentation for assembly
Layout PCBs for optimal performance
Manage PCB design rules
Manage PCB constraints
Perform design rule checks
Interface with vendors
Import data for fabrication
Export data for fabrication
Import data for installation
Export data for installation
Collaborate with Engineering Teams
Determine board shape
Determine hole patterns
Determine component placement
Determine isolation barriers
Determine critical signal placement
Interface with Operations
Interface with Document Control
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Teams; Interface with Operations and Document Control groups
Communication Scope
verbal and written communication; effectively communicate in the organization
Process & Methodology
Prioritize and meet deadlines
Full 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:** **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](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 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** This position works out of our**St. Paul, MN** location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. As a PCB Design Engineer, you'll work within a team environment to maintain CAD component librari
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