Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Princeton, NJ
Salary
$113,300–$226,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
52 days ago
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Similar $179k
This role $170k
$100k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $149,081–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that manufactures and markets a broad and diversified line of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Industry: Healthcare & Medical Devices

Abbott currently has 140 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $90,000–$180,000 across 105 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer joins the Research and Development Instrument group within the Point of Care Diagnostics division. In this leadership role, the individual manages electrical design and development under a disciplined process to meet FDA requirements. Daily responsibilities include leading technical projects, solving complex problems, designing circuit boards, and managing teams through all stages of product development from planning to launch. The candidate will ensure products meet safety, wireless, and electromagnetic compatibility standards while collaborating with internal departments and external consultants. Required expertise includes extensive knowledge of GxP, ISO, and medical device regulations in a regulated environment. Technical skills include proficiency in circuit board design software, digital electronics like microcontrollers and communication technologies, analog electronics such as signal processing and amplifiers, and the ability to troubleshoot electronic systems to ensure high-quality performance.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 133 postings across 22 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the electrical design and development of medical instruments under FDA requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership in circuit design, board layouts, product testing, and project planning.
  • Manage engineering teams responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining electronic products.
  • Ensure products meet safety, wireless, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards through internal and external testing.
  • Research new technologies and methods to improve product performance and manufacturing processes.
  • Solve complex technical problems involving digital electronics, microcontrollers, and communication technologies.
  • Manage the full product lifecycle from initial planning and design through testing and launch.
  • Ensure all products comply with GxP, ISO, and other medical device regulations.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical, electronic, or related engineering fields.
  • At least 2 years of engineering management experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of GxP, ISO, and medical device regulations in a regulated environment.
  • Extensive understanding of processes and materials used in the development and manufacturing of devices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience designing and testing electronic systems to meet safety requirements (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of digital electronics, including microcontrollers, computer systems, and communication technologies (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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