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.PCB Layout EngineerWorking at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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 OpportunityThe key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s 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 PCB’s layouts and drawings. The qualified must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment and be responsible for schedules and deadlines.What You’ll Work OnCreate 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 QualificationsAt least six months of relevant design and manufacturing work experience as related to medical devicesDemonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devicesAbility to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environmentAbility to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projectsStrong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organizationMultitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely mannerStrong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detailAbility to travel approximately 5%, including internationallyAbility to maintain regular and predictable attendancePreferred QualificationsAssociate's degree in PCB Layout or Bachelor's degreeExperience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferredCadence Concept HDL and Allegro schematic and board layout tools Or Altium DesignerUnderstanding of ICB-7531, IPC-6011, IPC-6012, and other relted IPC standardsUnderstanding knowledge of Geometric Tolerances, ANSI Y14.5Experience using Microsoft Office toolsFamiliarity with PLM systems such as Siemens Team CenterApply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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.
