Working at Abbott
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the 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.
The Senior Reliability Engineer is an individual contributor with deep expertise in electrical engineering, software development principles, and project management. This role executes highly complex investigations and projects, adapting traditional approaches to develop innovative solutions. The position is responsible for designing and maintaining programs for systematic monitoring and evaluation of product reliability and quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.
What You’ll Work On
Perform detailed failure analysis investigations on returned ADC products (readers and sensors), including hardware and embedded software components.
Lead and support medium-sized projects, applying project management methodologies to ensure timely completion.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring reliability issues in both hardware and software domains.
Conduct sustaining activities such as process improvements, tooling updates, and software reliability enhancements.
Apply quality principles and perform complex analysis of quality records and reports to recommend improvements.
Document reliability issues and performance measures for management review.
Provide technical guidance to engineers in the lab and mentor on best practices for hardware/software integration.
Liaise with external vendors and internal design teams to resolve technical challenges.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s Degree
Minimum 4 years in an FDA/ISO-regulated environment.
Proven experience in product failure analysis, hardware/software integration, and reliability investigations.
Strong knowledge of embedded systems, firmware debugging, and electrical design principles.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and reliability testing for software components.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to manage complex technical investigations and adapt solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Software Engineering.
Certifications: PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent preferred.
Technical Tools: C/C++, Python, LabVIEW, reliability modeling tools, and project management software.
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The base pay for this position is
$86,700.00 – $173,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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