PCB Layout Engineer

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: PCB Layout Engineer Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbotts life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics. Our location in Irving, Texas currently has an opportunity for a PCB Layout Engineer. The PCB Layout Engineer will be working within a team environment to design and draft complex electronic PCBs layouts and drawings. The qualified must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment and be responsible for schedules and deadlines. What Youll Work On Create footprints per supplier datasheets and IPC standards. Maintain and support Abbott eCAD Library. Layout of complex mixed signal, mixed technology, high density PCB designs. Provide full documentation for fabrication and assembly. Understanding pin mapping assignments in complex part symbols. Layout for placement and circuitry routing of PCBs for optimal electrical, EMI, thermal and structural performance. Understanding of design rules constraint management and parasitic analysis. Use 3rd party tools to perform Design Rule Checks and insertion of test probes. Interface with Vendors and Suppliers to import and export data for fabrication of bare boards and installation of electronic and mechanical components. Collaboate with Electrical, Mechincal, Component and Supplier Engineering Teams to determine optimum placement of components. Interface with Operations and Document Control to release drawings. Required Qualifications At least six months of relevant design and manufacturing work experience as related to medical devices Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices 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 Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree in PCB Layout or Bachelor's degree Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred Cadence Concept HDL and Allegro schematic and board layout tools Or Altium Designer Understanding of ICB-7531, IPC-6011, IPC-6012, and other relted IPC standards Understanding knowledge of Geometric Tolerances, ANSI Y14.5 Experience using Microsoft Office tools Familiarity with PLM systems such as Siemens Team Center Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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. The base pay for this position is $55,300.00 $110,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: CRLB Core Lab LOCATION: United States > Irving : LC-02 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) 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. 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