Product Engineer

Abbott Labs (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

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US - California - Alameda US > Milpitas : 1820 McCarthy Blvd Until 8/31/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
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:

The Opportunity:

This Product Engineer will work out of our Alameda, CA or Milpitas, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.   This technical specialist needs comprehensive knowledge in electrical engineering, manufacturing processes, and/or software development.  Help drive the design and manufacture of continuous glucose monitors and bio wearable sensors and systems.

What you will do:

  • Develop electrical and product requirements, design specifications, test specifications, acceptance criteria, and limits.
  • Provide technical guidance to external suppliers and third-party manufacturers.
  • Ensure that electrical design and test equipment meet applicable industry standards and regulations.
  • Assist with bring-up and validation of new SMT, plastics assembly, and packaging manufacturing lines.
  • Develop firmware and software tools for hardware verification of advanced features.
  • Design and verify systems used for biosensor manufacture and test.
  • Represent operations and R&D in cross-functional teams
  • Write and submit Engineering Change Orders into our product life cycle documentation system

Required Qualifications:

  • BS or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering or a related field
  • At least 4 years of experience in: software development, electrical design and testing and electrical or process verification and validation.  Medical device experience preferred.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Application software development with C#, Python, C++ or a similar language
  • Embedded software development with C
  • Experience troubleshooting embedded systems and/or manufacturing processes
  • Electrical design experience or familiarity – should be able to understand electrical schematics and review printed-circuit board layouts
  • Familiarity with electrical lab equipment and testing – digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
  • Familiarity with wired and wireless communication protocols, e.g.: UART, SPI, NFC, Bluetooth
  • Familiarity with statistical process analysis
  • Experience in a regulated environment preferred (e.g.: ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, IEC 62304)
  • Familiarity with writing requirements, design verification, and validation
  • Written and verbal communication skills

     

The base pay for this position is

$114,000.00 – $228,000.00

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:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

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
About this role

Summary

Design, test, and improve electrical, firmware, and manufacturing systems for biosensors.

Job title

Product Engineer

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in California, USA, with flexibility for remote work

Salary

$114k–$228k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical designsoftware developmentelectrical testingregulatory knowledge

Preferred skills

C#PythonC++embedded systemscommunication protocolsstatistical analysisISO 1348521 CFR 820IEC 62304

Specializations

electrical engineeringsoftware developmentmanufacturing processesbiosensorsregulatory standards
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Alameda, CA, USA

Hybrid City

Unknown location

Hybrid