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
2 days ago
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This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$208,800 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $177k 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 205 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $99,300–$198,700 across 132 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 to lead electrical design and development for Point of Care Diagnostics. This role involves leading technical projects to develop new products, improve processes, and solve complex problems within a disciplined product development process meeting FDA requirements. Key responsibilities include circuit design, circuit board layouts, product testing, and project planning. The successful candidate will ensure products meet safety, wireless, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements while collaborating with internal teams and external consultants. Required skills include extensive knowledge of GxP, ISO, and medical device regulations, along with experience in digital electronics, microcontrollers, communication technologies like Ethernet, and analog electronics including signal processing. The role focuses on creating reliable diagnostic solutions used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics for various health conditions.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $150250 from 142 postings across 25 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the electrical design and development of diagnostic 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) requirements through internal and external testing.
  • Research technical problems and recommend solutions that meet performance and quality expectations.
  • Participate in all stages of product development from initial planning through launch and ongoing support.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend new tools or methods to meet company goals.
  • Work with outside consultants to solve complex design and testing challenges.

What we're looking for

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

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