Abbott · 8 hours ago
Architect – Connectivity Solutions
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $199K/yr
8+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking a seasoned Connectivity Architect to lead the design, investigation, and resolution of complex connectivity issues across their global portfolio of network-connected medical devices.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Design 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
Lead Tier 2/3 support for on-market devices experiencing connectivity issues
Conduct root cause analysis for unresolved complaints involving product software
Travel 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
Design 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
Act 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
Lead 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
Ensure 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
Architect 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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience 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
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-07
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