PCB Layout Engineer

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation, and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices, and clinics.

Our location in Irving, Texas currently has an opportunity for a PCB Layout Engineer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

The PCB Layout Engineer will be working within a team environment to design and draft complex electronic PCB’s layouts and drawings.  The qualified must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment and be responsible for schedules and deadlines.

Responsibilities include:  

· 
Create footprints per supplier datasheets and IPC standards.

· 
Maintain and support Abbott eCAD Library.

· 
Layout of complex mixed-signal, mixed technology, high-density PCB designs.

· 
Provide full documentation for fabrication and assembly.

· 
Understanding pin mapping assignments in complex part symbols.

· 
Layout for placement and circuitry routing of PCBs for optimal electrical, EMI, thermal, and structural performance.  Understanding of design rules constraint management and parasitic analysis.

· 
Use 3rd party tools to perform Design Rule Checks and insertion of test probes.

· 
Interface with Vendors and Suppliers to import and export data for fabrication of bare boards and installation of electronic and mechanical components.

· 
Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Component, and Supplier Engineering Teams to determine optimum placement of components.

· 
Interface with Operations and Document Control to release drawings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required:

· 
Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, material science, or related engineering field; bachelor's degree preferred.

· 
At least six months of relevant design and manufacturing work experience as related to medical devices.

· 
Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.

· 
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

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

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

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

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

· 
Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.

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

· 
Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally.

· 
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred:

· 
Cadence Concept HDL and Allegro schematic and board layout tools.

· 
Understanding of ICB-7531, IPC-6011, IPC-6012, and other related IPC standards.

· 
Understanding knowledge of Geometric Tolerances, ANSI Y14.5.

· 
Experience using Microsoft Office tools.

· 
Familiarity with PLM systems such as Siemens Team Center.

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

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

ADD Diagnostics

        

LOCATION:

United States > Irving : LC-02

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf