System Architect (Medical Devices)

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott.

This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders.

Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the 1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA.

These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.

Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for a System Design Architect.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Abbott’s dynamic, growing new product development team committed to innovating the treatment of chronic pain and motion disorder.

The System Architect works independently to design new, best in class, implantable and external neuromodulation systems and devices for the treatment of either chronic pain or neurological disorders.

They work in a fast-paced cross-functional design environment, using the latest technologies and industry practices.

They are responsible for system architecture and interface definition/development for a Neuromodulation system including but not limited to algorithm development, data management, electro-mechanical interfaces, communication protocols, and cybersecurity.

They will provide instruction, oversight, and mentoring to other engineers and will push for excellence in themselves and the team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO Own the detailed system architecture and design implementation within a therapy group from design initiation through commercial launch Apply Systems Engineering and advanced engineering/scientific principles to architect and implement a system design that reduces design risk and optimizes design features Support the system requirement/validation team in the generation and allocation of design input requirements Develop/utilize models, characterization test, analysis methods to optimize designs Creatively solve ultra-low power design challenges Perform tasks independently while effectively working with other team members Mentor, train, and lead other engineers EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Required Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer engineering, physics or related field 12 years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Vast experience in the successful delivery of complex technology programs Experience developing products in a regulated environment Collaborative, team oriented, strong business sense Strong written, verbal, and communication skills Preferred: 15 years of experience in R&D development, including system architecture, system design and integration of complex multi-discipline systems.

5 years of experience as a technical lead system engineer Advanced degree preferred Experience in the design of complex embedded systems, i.e., hardware design, firmware design, communication protocol and control systems development Experience in Model-based Systems Engineering tools, i.e.

Enterprise Architecture SysML, IBM Rhapsody, Core etc.

Experience with data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence algorithms Well versed in Agile development methods and best practices Experience designing medical devices according to IEC60601 and ISO14708-1 compliance standards Experience planning project deliveries, milestones, and schedules and leading sub-teams in the delivery of a complex system Masters’ degree in electrical, computer engineering, physics or related field Participation on industry committee and compliance standard boards Written publications related to the system design of complex systems 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: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.

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