Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
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Princeton, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
Our Princeton NJ location has an opportunity for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in the Research and Development Instrument group. The person in this rolewill workin a lead role in one or more aspects of the electrical design and development of Instrument design under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requirements. This role is in PointofCareDiagnostics.
What Youll Work On
We are looking for a senior-level electrical engineer who enjoys leading technical projects helps develop new products improves processes solves complex technical problems works with multiple teams and external partners and ensures products are safe compliant high-quality and delivered on time.
In addition:
Works independently to find new technologies and better ways of doing things that can improve products and processes.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends new tools methods or processes to help the company meet its goals while staying compliant with industry regulations.
May lead engineering teams responsible for designing testing and maintaining electronic products.
Provides technical leadership in areas such as circuit design circuit board layouts product testing and project planning.
Delivers high-quality engineering work on time and within project deadlines.
Collaborates with teams involved in developing new products and services.
Works with outside consultants to solve design and testing challenges.
Partners with employees across different departments to ensure products are reliable well-designed and meet quality standards.
Helps ensure products meet safety wireless and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements by working with internal teams and external testing labs.
Research technical problems and recommends solutions that meet product performance and quality expectations.
Participates in all stages of product development from initial planning and design through testing launch and ongoing support.
Tackles complex problems that require critical thinking analysis and sound judgment even when all the information is not readily available.
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced in designing and testing electronic systems from start to finish making sure they meet industry and government safety requirements.
Strong understanding of digital electronics including microcontrollers computer systems communication technologies (such as Ethernet and serial connections) and how different electronic components work together.
Knowledge of analog electronics including signal processing amplifiers transistors and control circuits.
Skilled in measuring analyzing and troubleshooting electronic systems to ensure they perform correctly.
Proficient with circuit board design software used to create test and lay out printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Familiar with product safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing ensuring products meet regulatory requirements around the world.
Knowledge of regulations and standards for medical devices (especially in-vitro diagnostic devices) is a plus.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$113300.00 $226700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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