Manager Electrical Engineering

at Abbott

Record last updated: 4/25/2026 3:25:48 AM

Current Days Open
33
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$148,700.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$297,300.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
N/A
First Seen
3/24/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$148,700.00 (Yearly)
4/25/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$297,300.00 (Yearly)
4/25/2026

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Full 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Join us at Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) in our mission to help individuals with diabetes lead active, fulfilling lives. Were focused on helping people manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decision Our teams in Milpitas and Alameda, CA currently have an opportunity for a Manager, Embedded Electrical Systems. In this role, you will lead and manage electrical engineers in the design, development, and troubleshooting of critical electrical systems. You will guide the team in identifying, recommending, and implementing significant and complex improvements or new embedded electrical technologies that meet regulatory requirements. The position may involve overseeing multiple engineering initiatives, developing strong crossfunctional partnerships, and providing clear, effective communication to Senior Management. What Youll Work On Lead a team of electrical engineers in the design and development of electronics and firmware for battery-powered wireless embedded systems Communicate effectively to senior leadership Lead programs and cross-functional development teams Create career development programs for the team and develop medium-term planning for the growth of the process Manage resource allocation and budgeting for the function Develop sensitive, low noise, and low-power analog circuits Design RF wireless technologies including RF and inductive antenna design EMC/EMI design and testing per regulatory standards Design circuits and PCB layouts including DFM and DFT Develop electrical and product requirements and specifications, design FMEAs, and V&V test protocols Test, characterize, and verify electrical designs System modeling Ensure that electrical design and test equipment meet applicable industry and medical device standards Write and submit Engineering Change Orders into our product life cycle documentation system Comply with all applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and perform other duties as assigned by the Management Team Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering 12 yrs experience in design engineering and at least 3 years of engineering management experience. Effectiveness in lead and manage engineering teams Mastery of fundamental Electrical Engineering principles Excellence at engineering design and analysis of embedded electrical systems Experience with real-time operating systems; freeRTOS, etc. Experience with battery powered devices Fluency in hardware and PCB design and experience in firmware development Understanding of processes used in the design and manufacture medical devices, particularly sensitive, low noise, low-current, wireless devices Working knowledge in writing product requirements and design specifications Excellence in written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with embedded microcontroller designs in medical devices Integrated circuit specification and application in low power designs experience Firmware development using C, C++, C#, etc. System modeling Experience in medical device development Experience with wireless systems (NFC, BLE, Cellular), ultra-low power analog design The base pay for this position is $148,700.00 $297,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Milpitas : 1820 McCarthy Blvd 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 Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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