Senior Hardware R&D Lead, Point-of-Care Diagnostics

Abbott; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Diversity and inclusion recognition

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an R&D and Sustaining Engineering Hardware Manager to lead a team in Princeton, NJ. This on-site role manages design, development, and testing of point-of-care diagnostic solutions, collaborating across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and senior leadership to drive projects to completion.

The role emphasizes innovation, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness, with a focus on advancing Abbott Point of Care products and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant product development, engineering, scientific, or technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for designing, developing, and testing new point-of-care diagnostic solutions.
• Guide product development activities, ensuring designs are reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer and business needs.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and senior leadership to deliver projects successfully.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and unmet customer needs that can shape future product innovation.
• Contribute to business strategies and product roadmaps that support Abbott Point of Care's growth and innovation goals.
• Solve complex technical and business challenges while balancing product performance, customer experience, timelines, and costs.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within your team.
• Stay current on advancements in diagnostics, healthcare technology, and point-of-care testing to help keep Abbott at the forefront of the industry.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Life Sciences / Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

Abbott is seeking an R&D and Sustaining Engineering Hardware Manager to lead a team in Princeton, NJ. This on-site role manages design, development, and testing of point-of-care diagnostic solutions, collaborating across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and senior leadership to drive projects to completion.

The role emphasizes innovation, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness, with a focus on advancing Abbott Point of Care products and patient outcomes.