Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Medical Device R&D

Abbott Laboratories; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design and development within the Research and Development Instrument group. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, cross-functional leadership, and delivering high-quality medical device products.

You will work across design, testing, and validation stages, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure safety, EMC compliance, and timely product launches in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical / electronic engineering or related engineering field.
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering and at least 2 years of engineering management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Extensive understanding of processes and materials used in the development and manufacturing of devices.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of GxP, ISO and medical device regulations and the development/implementation of new products/processes in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and develop new products in a regulated environment.
• Provide technical leadership in circuit design, board layouts, testing, and planning.
• Ensure safety, compliance, quality, and timely delivery of products.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners; work with testing labs and consultants.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Engineering management

Technical communication

Regulatory compliance

Medical devices

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design and development within the Research and Development Instrument group. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, cross-functional leadership, and delivering high-quality medical device products.

You will work across design, testing, and validation stages, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure safety, EMC compliance, and timely product launches in a