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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. 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 a high employer contributionTuition 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 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

This position works out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Diagnostics division.

We are seeking a seasoned Connectivity Architect to lead the design, investigation, and resolution of complex connectivity issues across our global portfolio of network-connected medical devices. This strategic role will bridge gaps between R&D, Quality, and Field Support teams, ensuring robust connectivity solutions that enhance product reliability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

This is a global role supporting all CMI products, with travel to CMI sites and customer locations as needed for product investigations, issue resolution, troubleshooting, and implementation of connectivity improvements.

What You’ll Work OnConnectivity Strategy & ArchitectureDesign and implement scalable, secure, and resilient connectivity solutions across all CMI products globally.Define architectural blueprints, technology stacks, and integration patterns for connected medical devices.Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for QNX OS, embedded systems, and network protocols.Ensure connectivity architecture aligns with enterprise strategy, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GDPR, HIPAA), and cybersecurity standards.

Global Investigation & Issue ResolutionLead Tier 2/3 support for on-market devices experiencing connectivity issues.Conduct root cause analysis for unresolved complaints involving product softwareTravel to CMI sites and customer locations worldwide to perform hands-on investigations, troubleshooting, and solution implementation.Collaborate with software, hardware, and field support teams to develop and deploy fixes or design changes.

System Integration & InteroperabilityDesign and validate system integrations with hospital networks, cloud platforms, and third-party systems (e.g., HL7, DICOM, SCADA, MES).Ensure seamless communication between APIs, databases, services, and user interfaces.Identify and mitigate integration bottlenecks and risks early in the development lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Leadership & CollaborationAct as a technical liaison between R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Field Support teams.Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure alignment across stakeholders.Provide mentorship and guidance on connectivity best practices and architectural decisions.

Connectivity Lab Development & TestingLead the creation of a Connectivity/Software Test Lab to simulate real-world environments and network conditions.Develop test protocols to proactively identify risks and validate software upgrades.Support regulatory submissions and audits by ensuring robust connectivity documentation and traceability.

Governance, Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure all connectivity solutions comply with internal policies, security protocols, and global regulatory standards.Identify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies for reliability, scalability, and data protection.Maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and specifications for internal and external stakeholders.

Performance Optimization & Continuous ImprovementArchitect for performance, availability, and scalability from the ground up.Monitor connectivity performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Capture lessons learned and contribute to internal knowledge bases and best practice repositories.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.8+ years of experience in connectivity architecture, preferably in healthcare or regulated industries.Experience in TCP/IP, POCT communication, network diagnostics, and embedded systems.Proven track record of resolving complex connectivity issues in global deployments.Willingness and ability to travel internationally for product investigations and customer support.

Preferred QualificationsExperience with medical device connectivity standards (e.g., HL7, DICOM, IEEE 11073).Familiarity with cybersecurity and data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

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The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.