Senior Electrical Engineer, Combination Product Development Employer AbbVie Location North Chicago, IL Salary 96500 - 183500 USD Start date Aug 28, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Engineering , Electrical Engineer , Marketing Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed BioMidwest , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube. Job Description Sr. Electrical Engineer, Combination Product Development, R D We are seeking an experienced Sr. Electrical Engineer to support the development of innovative drug-device combination products within our Combination Product Development team in R D. In this role, you will lead electrical system design efforts for clinical development of advanced drug delivery systems, including on-body injectors, subcutaneous ambulatory infusion pumps, and other electromechanical systems. This role will contribute to the development of new device and platform technologies, maintaining technical rigor and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role will work closely with engineering colleagues in R D and cross-functional colleagues in a global organization as well as maintaining strong working relationships with external development partners throughout the product development process.

Responsibilities Design and Development Leadership:

Work closely with external development partners through design and development efforts associated with electronic components of drug delivery systems Execute feasibility and initial development activities including needs definition, requirements, assessment of design fundamentals, and technology landscaping Conduct system architecture evaluation, including assessment of system design, testing, and analysis of electrical components Perform electronics design assessments including circuit design, PCB assessment, circuit analysis, evaluation of design margins, and testing requirements definition

Technical Analysis and Validation:

Support system integration activities, reliability assessments, verification testing, and design validation to ensure products are technically robust and meet reliably goals Provide engineering analysis and design history file documentation to support development activities, including Design Inputs, Design Outputs, Protocols, Task Analysis, and risk assessments Support the lab and design verification teams with test plans, test setups, methods, investigations, and engineering confidence tests

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Engage and collaborate with clinical, project development, regulatory, quality, and operations teams, as well as external engineering partners to ensure alignment throughout device development Work across engineering disciplines (mechanical, software, systems engineering) to drive consensus and support execution on technical solutions Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure development deliverables and timelines meet regulatory standards and quality expectations

Professional Development and Process Improvement:

Establish and maintain working knowledge of technology trends and assess their relevance to combination product development Partner with external vendors to understand and evaluate future technology roadmaps Participate in and drive department continuous improvement initiatives focused on maximizing process efficiencies and enhanced collaboration Use appropriate project management techniques and stage/gate processes to ensure successful completion of assigned projects

Qualifications Education and Experience:

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline, with typically 10+ years of relevant industry experience; MS in Electrical Engineering with typically 8+ years of relevant experience; Demonstrated experience in medical devices or combination product development Prior experience with subcutaneous injection devices, electromechanical devices, or digital/connected health technologies is highly desirable

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrated expertise in electrical system design for drug delivery systems Advanced understanding of circuit design, PCB design, and embedded systems; experience having designed and developed electrical systems from concept through product launch is a plus Proficiency with design tools, simulation software, and analytical modeling techniques Solid knowledge of applicable global regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., 21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485, MDR) Understanding of modern, lean product development methodologies and stage/gate processes Experience with design verification and validation protocols in regulated environments

Competencies and Attributes:

Demonstrated ability to function as a technical leader, generating original technical ideas and development strategies Possesses strong technical judgment and ability to work on problems of complex scope with competing factors Excellent ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups within engineering and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly articulate technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders Demonstrated project management capability and ability to balance multiple priorities Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical and project risks Self-motivated with ability to operate independently Key Stakeholders and Working Relationships R D team members (mechanical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering) Regulatory and Quality Assurance functions Operations and Supply Chain teams Clinical and Commercial teams External development partners Project management and cross-functional leadership Additional Information Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required depending on project assignments (estimated 5%-10%) This role requires strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and regulatory compliance The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for advancing innovative drug delivery technologies Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.

Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

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No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.

Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html Company AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

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