Sr Design / Product Development Engineer
Abbott
Summary
This position works out of our Princeton, NJ location in the Point of Care division at Abbott. Abbott Point of Care is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes.
Job description
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Princeton, NJ location in the Point of Care division at Abbott. Abbott Point of Care is a global leader in providing critical medical diagnostic and data management products for rapid blood analysis. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes.
What You'll Do
- Lead research, development, and innovation initiatives that support business growth and advance our technology roadmap.
- Drive the design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled tools, software applications, automated test solutions, and engineering workflows.
- Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, mentoring engineers.
- Architect and implement scalable solutions that support system integration, product verification, validation, and global software releases.
- Develop and execute modern test strategies, automated frameworks, and integration approaches.
- Partner with customers, product management, and engineering teams to translate Voice of Customer (VOC) insights into innovative products.
- Lead root-cause investigations and resolution efforts for complex technical, manufacturing, and quality challenges.
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies, automation, and AI-driven solutions across R&D.
- Influence product strategy, technology investments, intellectual property development, and long-term engineering direction.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and business leaders to ensure products meet compliance requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience leading complex engineering, software, systems, or product development initiatives.
- Strong background in software development, system integration, automation, AI applications, or advanced engineering technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams while mentoring engineers.
- Experience developing scalable testing, verification, validation, and automation strategies for complex products.
- Strong systems-thinking mindset.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills across engineering, product, quality, regulatory, and executive stakeholders.
- Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and solving challenging technical problems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in technical field, or equivalent years of experience and education combined.
- 10 years of experience in medical device development and/or other highly regulated industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Technical or business field is preferred.
- Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
- Ability to travel approximately up to 25%, including internationally may be required.
- Willingness to work on site daily in the Princeton, NJ office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in technical field, or equivalent years of experience and education combined
- 10 years of experience in medical device development and/or other highly regulated industry
- Proven experience leading complex engineering, software, systems, or product development initiatives
- Strong background in software development, system integration, automation, AI applications, or advanced engineering technologies
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams while mentoring engineers
- Experience developing scalable testing, verification, validation, and automation strategies for complex products
- Strong systems-thinking mindset
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
- Willingness to work on site daily in the Princeton, NJ office
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- Education Benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.