The Senior Manager of Electrical and Software Engineering at Abbott Vascular in New Brighton leads a team of engineers responsible for developing innovative medical devices and maintaining legacy products. This role involves strategic planning, hiring top talent, and fostering an innovative culture while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and global standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams such as marketing and regulatory affairs, and driving product lifecycle management from ideation to sustaining phases. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering or computer science, extensive experience in medical device design, and expertise in software and electrical systems. They should be proficient in relevant technologies and tools, possess strong leadership skills, and have the ability to communicate effectively across various organizational levels.
Skills
Python
C++
MATLAB
PLM
SVN
JIRA
Agile
FDA
ISO
DOE
DFMEA
FMEA
Design Control
Risk Management
Regulatory Affairs
Quality Systems
Project Management
Lean Six Sigma
What you'll do
Leads and manages a team of electrical and software R&D engineers.
Develops design specifications and performance requirements for medical devices.
Provides technical leadership in innovative solutions and best practices.
Directs decision-making to resolve systematic problems and improve efficiency.
Ensures compliance with FDA regulations and global regulatory standards.
Coordinates with project managers to assign resources within timelines and budgets.
What we're looking for
Minimum 10 years experience in high technology environments and medical device design.
Proven leadership skills with at least 4 years supervisory/managerial experience.
Expertise in global regulatory requirements, risk management, and product reliability.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities for cross-functional teams.
Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and quality system documentation.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical talent within the organization.
Strategic thinking and innovation leadership in medical device development.
Market check
Salary context
This
$129,300–$258,700
range sits above
63%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$136,100–$221,640
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$160,250–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
43 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$99,300–$198,700
across 41 roles with salary data.
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