Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Abbott • Princeton, FL

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About The Position

Abbott’s Princeton, New Jersey location is hiring a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer for the Research and Development Instrument group within Point of Care Diagnostics. The role provides technical leadership in one or more aspects of electrical design and development for instruments under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements.

The engineer will lead or contribute to technical projects, develop new products, improve processes, solve complex engineering problems, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners. The role covers product development from planning and design through testing, launch, and ongoing support, with a focus on product safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and timely delivery. The position may lead engineering teams responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining electronic products.

The work involves circuit design and board layouts, product testing and planning, research into technical problems and potential solutions, and coordination with internal teams and external testing labs on safety, wireless, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. The engineer is expected to work independently, identify opportunities to improve products and processes, and exercise sound judgment when addressing complex problems.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in electrical/electronic engineering or a related engineering field.
• Relevant electrical engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of engineering management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive understanding of processes and materials used in device development and manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of GxP, ISO, and medical device regulations, and of developing and implementing new products or processes in a regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and testing electronic systems from start to finish and ensuring they meet industry and government safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, including microcontrollers, computer systems, Ethernet and serial communications, and interactions among electronic components.
• Knowledge of analog electronics, including signal processing, amplifiers, transistors, and control circuits.
• Skill in measuring, analyzing, and troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Proficiency with circuit board design software for creating, testing, and laying out printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Familiarity with product safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing and international regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and standards, especially for in-vitro diagnostic devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and contribute to electrical design and development of instruments.
• Identify new technologies and improved methods that can enhance products and processes.
• Recommend tools, methods, and processes that support company goals while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
• May lead engineering teams responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining electronic products.
• Provide technical leadership in circuit design, circuit board layouts, product testing, and project planning.
• Deliver high-quality engineering work within project deadlines.
• Collaborate with teams developing new products and services.
• Work with outside consultants to resolve design and testing challenges.
• Partner with employees across departments to ensure products are reliable, well-designed, and meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external testing labs to help ensure products meet safety, wireless, and EMC requirements.
• Research technical problems and recommend solutions that meet product performance and quality expectations.
• Participate in product development from initial planning and design through testing, launch, and ongoing support.
• Use critical thinking, analysis, and sound judgment to address complex problems, including when information is incomplete.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, providing an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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