Senior RF Engineer

About the role

The Senior RF Engineer oversees design and testing of the RF communications hardware within Abbott’s cardiac implantable medical devices. This role leads development of the product PCB layout, RF antenna, evaluation boards, test fixtures, and tools. The engineer applies engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and solve technical problems, exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work, performs engineering studies, and identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient practices to execute processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF development activities including defining requirements, specifications, design & simulation, risk analysis and characterization testing.
• One or more of the following: RF PCB layout, antenna design, RF system design, link budget analysis.
• 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.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Requirements

• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related engineering field.
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in design and test of RF communication systems.
  • Experience in RF circuit and PCB layout simulations.
  • Experience using lab tools such as Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc.
  • Demonstrated personal computer skills such as Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio (or equivalents).
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and tasks.
  • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related engineering field.
  • Preferred Skills/Technologies:
    • PCB layout simulation (Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR)
    • Antenna simulation (CST, Ansys HFSS)
    • Programming/scripting (C, C++, Python, or equivalent)
  • Preferred Knowledge:
    • Working knowledge of electromagnetic fields and human body interactions
    • Knowledge of wireless communications standards such as Bluetooth, Wifi, MICS

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Benefits

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• 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

What We Offer

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Contact Us

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.

Pay Range

The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.