Staff Electrical Engineer, Advanced Development

Abbott • Plano, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Development Engineer is responsible for formulating, evaluating, and advancing research and development concepts, programs, and technical approaches that enable profitable growth and strategic technology differentiation. Serves as a senior individual contributor that provides deep technical leadership and hands‑on expertise to design and develop early‑stage product. Collaborates closely with internal and external partners including manufacturing, suppliers, intellectual property management, regulatory, and customers to ensure development activities are aligned with business objectives and customer needs. Provides expert support in developing, diagnosing, and resolving complex design opportunities. Contributes to divisional and business unit strategy by shaping technology roadmaps, assessing technical feasibility, evaluating risks and opportunities across platforms, and enabling technology initiatives. Participates as a subject matter expert in cross‑functional technical reviews and business planning reviews. Tracks and forecasts technology projects, ensuring transparency, alignment, and informed decision‑making across the organization. Mentor peers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem‑solving, without direct people management responsibility. Provides strong collaboration, influence, and communication across all levels of the organization and is essential to successfully advance innovation and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / electronic engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum 8 years experience in electrical / electronic engineering or related engineering field.
• Strong technical experience in electrical engineering or relevant discipline.
• Extensive understanding of processes used in design and manufacturing.
• Experience working in a development environment with a regulated industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 10+ years of industry experience in R&D, including design of complex multi-discipline systems.
• Experience in an electrical technical lead or architect role
• Experience developing class III medical devices, preferably implantable neurostimulators or cardiac pacemakers or defibrillators
• Demonstrated experience with end‑to‑end medical innovation frameworks from need identification through concept development
• Strong background in needs assessment, concept development, and early risk reduction for medical devices
• Strong interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Formulating, evaluating, and advancing research and development concepts, programs, and technical approaches.
• Providing deep technical leadership and hands‑on expertise to design and develop early‑stage product.
• Collaborating closely with internal and external partners including manufacturing, suppliers, intellectual property management, regulatory, and customers.
• Providing expert support in developing, diagnosing, and resolving complex design opportunities.
• Contributing to divisional and business unit strategy by shaping technology roadmaps, assessing technical feasibility, evaluating risks and opportunities across platforms, and enabling technology initiatives.
• Participating as a subject matter expert in cross‑functional technical reviews and business planning reviews.
• Tracking and forecasting technology projects, ensuring transparency, alignment, and informed decision‑making across the organization.
• Mentoring peers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem‑solving.

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