Signal Processing Intern
Abbott Laboratories, Research Park
Job ID Number: 300003
Who We Are:
Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 73,000 people.
Position Summary: We are seeking a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) student to analyze data sets and design and evaluate an automated analysis algorithm using machine learning. The student will develop a signal processing algorithm to automate analysis of pressure monitoring systems on diagnostic instruments and identify events that will affect instrument performance. This algorithm will improve product reliability and efficiency and also streamline service.
The Student Will Be Responsible For:
Analyzing time-series data
Developing a signal processing algorithm
Evaluating performance of algorithm
What We Offer To Our Student Employees:
Part-time employment with Abbott at the UIUC Research Park during the academic year
Minimum of 8-10 hr/week and maximum of 19 hr per week
Competitive hourly wage commensurate with year in school
Flexible work schedule Monday to Sunday with 24/7 keycard office access
Personally-assigned workstation in a modern style office space
Valuable experience in the global healthcare industry
Qualifications:
Must be enrolled as a student at UIUC
Pursuing a MS, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience with Signal Processing preferred
Experience with Machine Learning
Able to work independently as well as collaborate effectively in a team environment
Self-motivated problem solver that can lead a project from beginning to end
Excellent verbal/written English language skills
Position Start Date: Late May/early June to December 2016
Application Deadline: April 7, 2016
Interested in Applying?
Candidates should complete an online application at www.abbott.com/careers.html, and under “Search Jobs” use the keywords, “Abbott Research Park – Part-Time Student Researcher.” Additionally, candidates should send a copy of their resume or CV to abbottresearchpark@abbott.com, attention to Kati Daniel and Dustin Starkey, including a subject line, with the Title and Job ID: “Signal Processing Intern 300003”.