Electrical Engineer I
Abbott
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Circuit designTroubleshootingExcel
- Work
- On-site in Plano
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Circuit design56%Troubleshooting42%Excel14%of 117 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Performs entry-level activities to design and develop the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of prototype Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient business practices to execute processes. Promotes the process of continuous quality improvement and risk management and coordinates solutions for technical and project issues. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises independent judgment in planning and organizing work; monitors performance and reports status. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides supporting services and tooling at the direction of senior engineers and scientists.
- Lays out and constructs a variety of prototype tools and fixtures required for development purposes.
- Conducts evaluations, tests, and analyses related to feasibility and function.
- Performs troubleshooting and fault isolation activities on a variety of breadboards and hybrids.
- Conducts measurements specified in design verification plans, documents and tabulates results, and provides engineering test reports.
- Documents custom tools with specifications, schematics, and mechanical layouts to support document control and tool release.
- Complies 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related engineering field.
- A minimum of six months of relevant work experience in performing the layout, construction, and evaluation of a variety of Printed Circuit Boards, fixtures, and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.
- Demonstrated personal computer skills and ability to perform basic word processing/spreadsheet tasks to perform documentation, presentation, and analysis activities.
- 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 timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.