Lead Design & AI-Driven Product Development Engineer

Abbott; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage – HIP PPO plan

Strong retirement savings plan with a高

Tuition reimbursement and FreeU degree

Career development opportunities

Recognition as a great place to work

Job summary

Abbott in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a senior engineering leader to advance AI-enabled diagnostics and software solutions within the Point of Care division. You will guide development of the i-STAT system, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive innovative workflows that boost efficiency and product quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, regulatory bodies, and international stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-impact healthcare technologies that improve patient care and

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development, system integration, automation, AI applications, or advanced engineering technologies.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams.
• Experience developing scalable testing, verification, validation, and automation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, development, and innovation initiatives that support business growth and advance our technology roadmap.
• Drive the design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled tools, software applications, automated test solutions, and engineering workflows that improve efficiency, product quality, and decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions that support system integration, product verification, validation, and global software releases.
• Develop and execute modern test strategies, automated frameworks, and integration approaches that accelerate delivery while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
• Partner with customers, product management, and engineering teams to translate Voice of Customer (VOC) insights into innovative products and meaningful enhancements.
• Lead root-cause investigations and resolution efforts for complex technical, manufacturing, and quality challenges.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, automation, and AI-driven solutions across R&D and broader organizational functions.
• Influence product strategy, technology investments, intellectual property development, and long-term engineering direction.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and business leaders to ensure products meet customer, business, and compliance requirements.

Skills

AI-enabled software

Automation

System integration

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Abbott in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a senior engineering leader to advance AI-enabled diagnostics and software solutions within the Point of Care division. You will guide development of the i-STAT system, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive innovative workflows that boost efficiency and product quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, regulatory bodies, and international stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-impact healthcare technologies that improve patient care and