Principal Engineer

Job ID: 31144024Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Minnesota - St. PaulJob Type: Full timeCategory: Research & DevelopmentIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-03-11Abbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Job TitlePrincipal EngineerWorking at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the Vascular division.Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.The Principal Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support in the creation and the development of new Division products.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEUse multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to design and develop innovative medical devices or components/subsystems in support of company's strategic plan.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Run empirical and experimental analysis.• Conceptualize new devices using material knowledge and innovative mechanical design.• Conceive and build prototypes.• Work with outside consultants, vendors, and the medical community.• Project planning. Plan, coordinate, and execute activity in support of project goals. Identify and mitigate project risks.• Support animal and bench testing and clinical evaluations.• Support design reviews and physician visits.• Establish requirements and specifications• Test method and model development • Maintains knowledge of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.).• Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of SJM, FDA and ISO design controls• Technologies: Biocompatible material selection for delivery systems and implants, Bioprosthetic implants, Mechanical design of biocompatible metals and plastics, * Machining. Molding, Extrusion, Thermoforming, and Packaging and Sterilization• Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.QUALIFICATIONSEducationMajor/Field of Study or Equivalent Bachelors Degree Mechanical Engineering or relatedAn equivalent combination of education and work experience Masters DegreeMechanical Engineering preferred Experience/Background ExperienceExperience DetailsMinimum 10 years Primarily in R&D engineering Experience designing and testing medical devices required, preferably interventional cardiology devices.Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability required.Project leadership and management skills required. Plastics injection molding and/or extrusion experience required. Metals experience a plus – stainless steel and nitinol wires – including bonding methods CAD Experience in ProE and/or Solidworks a plus.Open to or experienced in the latest design tools and techniques (ie, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturability, Analytical Design)Ability to travel, including internationally.The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 – $258,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsprototypingmechanical designproduct engineeringproduct developmentdesign engineeringcatheterclinical product development