Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Abbott • Princeton, NJ

1d • $113,300 - $226,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Princeton, NJ location has an opportunity for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in the Research and Development Instrument group. The person in this role will work in a lead role in one or more aspects of the electrical design and development of Instrument design under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requirements. This role is in Point of Care Diagnostics.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical / electronic engineering or related engineering field.
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering and at least 2 years of engineering management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Extensive understanding of processes and materials used in the development and manufacturing of devices.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of GxP, ISO and medical device regulations and the development/implementation of new products/processes in a regulated environment

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in designing and testing electronic systems from start to finish, making sure they meet industry and government safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, including microcontrollers, computer systems, communication technologies (such as Ethernet and serial connections), and how different electronic components work together.
• Knowledge of analog electronics, including signal processing, amplifiers, transistors, and control circuits.
• Skilled in measuring, analyzing, and troubleshooting electronic systems to ensure they perform correctly.
• Proficient with circuit board design software used to create, test, and lay out printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Familiar with product safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, ensuring products meet regulatory requirements around the world.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards for medical devices (especially in-vitro diagnostic devices) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to find new technologies and better ways of doing things that can improve products and processes.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends new tools, methods, or processes to help the company meet its goals while staying compliant with industry regulations.
• May lead engineering teams responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining electronic products.
• Provides technical leadership in areas such as circuit design, circuit board layouts, product testing, and project planning.
• Delivers high-quality engineering work on time and within project deadlines.
• Collaborates with teams involved in developing new products and services.
• Works with outside consultants to solve design and testing challenges.
• Partners with employees across different departments to ensure products are reliable, well-designed, and meet quality standards.
• Helps ensure products meet safety, wireless, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements by working with internal teams and external testing labs.
• Research technical problems and recommends solutions that meet product performance and quality expectations.
• Participates in all stages of product development, from initial planning and design through testing, launch, and ongoing support.
• Tackles complex problems that require critical thinking, analysis, and sound judgment, even when all the information is not readily available.

Benefits

• 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 contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed