Principal Engineer, Electrical

$125,300 - $250,700/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Principal

Saint Paul, MN

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Engineering/Technical Lead at Abbott's Electrophysiology Medical Device Division is responsible for designing electromechanical medical devices, specifically focusing on magnetic navigation systems. This role involves leading a research and development team, managing project goals, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while advancing the treatment of heart and vascular diseases through innovative technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, development, and customization of magnetic navigation systems.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate with internal and external customers.
• Determine the design and evaluation of next generation ENSite X EP Systems.
• Support animal studies, bench testing, and clinical evaluations.
• Complete and lead engineering research and development projects, including setting and revising requirements and specifications.
• Debug, test, and complete documentation to ensure feasibility and verifiability of performance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Communicate project successes, risks, and roadblocks to management levels.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott, FDA, and ISO design controls.
• Solve complex technical problems using sound judgment and technical expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering field.
• 15+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in EM navigation systems theory, sensors, algorithms, and hardware design.
• Experience in project management and/or leading projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Medical Device product development experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering.
• Magnetic FEA modeling experience.
• Familiarity with IEC 60601 family of standards.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, Altium or other CAD tools.
• Magnetic experience in a recent Research and Development role.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit for obtaining a bachelor's degree.