Senior AI-Driven Design & Product Development Engineer

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HIP medical plan

Excellent retirement plan with high-em

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Great place to work recognition

Job summary

Abbott in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive AI-enabled software and automated test solutions within the Point of Care division. You will help shape the technology roadmap, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

The role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge diagnostics, influence global software releases, and contribute to innovative medical technologies that improve

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex engineering, software, systems, or product development initiatives.
• Strong background in software development, system integration, automation, AI applications, or advanced engineering technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams while mentoring engineers and technical contributors.
• Experience developing scalable testing, verification, and automation strategies for complex products.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to connect customer needs, technical solutions, and business objectives.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills across engineering, product, quality, regulatory, and executive stakeholders.

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 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

Leadership of complex projects

Software development

System integration

Automation & AI technologies

Team mentoring

Testing & verification strategies

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Abbott in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive AI-enabled software and automated test solutions within the Point of Care division. You will help shape the technology roadmap, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

The role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge diagnostics, influence global software releases, and contribute to innovative medical technologies that improve