Sr Design / Product Development Engineer

Location: United States - New Jersey - Princeton

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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

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 that are intuitive, reliable, and cost-effective. Our i-STAT System is an advanced, portable diagnostic tool that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate patient-care decision-making.

The i-STAT System has the industry’s most comprehensive menu of tests in a single, with-patient platform, including tests for blood gases, electrolytes, chemistries, coagulation, hematology, glucose, and cardiac markers. By delivering lab-quality results in minutes, our i-STAT System fosters a collaborative, patient-centered environment while driving improved operational performance.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a highly technical engineering lead who is passionate about solving complex challenges, accelerating product development through automation and AI, and driving the next generation of innovative solutions. In this role, you will influence both technology strategy and execution while working alongside cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact products used worldwide.

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 that improve efficiency, product quality, and decision-making.

Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.

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 that accelerate delivery while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.

Partner with customers, product management, and engineering teams to translate Voice of Customer (VOC) insights into innovative products and meaningful enhancements.

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 and broader organizational functions.

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 customer, business, and 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 and technical contributors.
• Experience developing scalable testing, verification, validation, and automation strategies for complex products.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to connect customer needs, technical solutions, and business objectives.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills across engineering, product, quality, regulatory, and executive stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and solving challenging technical problems.

Why Engineers Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge technologies, including AI-enabled solutions and advanced product development platforms.
• Influence product architecture, innovation strategy, and future technology investments.
• Solve meaningful technical challenges with significant customer and business impact.
• Collaborate with talented engineers, researchers, and industry experts.

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.
• Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:https://abbottbenefits.com/
• Follow 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.
• Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
• The base pay for this position is

$99,300.00 – $198,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Product Development

DIVISION

APOC Point of Care

LOCATION

United States > Princeton : 400 College Road East

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
• Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
• EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
• EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf