Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – R&D Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

HIP PPO medical plan

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Princeton, NJ seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead design and development in the Research and Development Instrument group. You will guide electrical engineering efforts under a disciplined product development process meeting FDA requirements, focusing on point-of-care diagnostics.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering safe, compliant, high‑quality devices on schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical/electronic engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of engineering management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of GxP, ISO and medical device regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and help develop new products.
• Improve processes and solve complex technical problems.
• Oversee circuit design, PCB layouts, testing, and project planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure quality.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and timely delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Engineering management

Communication skills

GxP/ISO regulations

Tools

PCB design software

Job description

Abbott in Princeton, NJ seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead design and development in the Research and Development Instrument group. You will guide electrical engineering efforts under a disciplined product development process meeting FDA requirements, focusing on point-of-care diagnostics.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering safe, compliant, high‑quality devices on schedule.