Principal Electrical Engineer, Connected Systems & Combination Product Development, R&D
AbbVie
August 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Pleasanton, CA)
Worldwide
$236,500 - $236,500 USD yearly
Other
Role: Senior Electrical Engineer supporting development of drug-device combination products and connected medical technologies within R&D. Responsibilities: lead electrical design for advanced drug delivery and digital health devices; evaluate system architectures including sensing, power, communication, and IoT wireless technologies; contribute to design validation, verification, and risk assessments; collaborate with cross-functional teams (regulatory, quality, software, mechanical, clinical, manufacturing); and support continuous innovation in connected device architectures. Requirements: BS in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years (MS with 8+ years preferred); extensive experience in medical devices or regulated electromechanical systems; expertise in analog, digital, mixed-signal designs; strong knowledge of embedded systems, communication protocols (Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, NB-IoT), and medical device standards (IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO14971); familiarity with AI-assisted tools and cybersecurity principles for IoT medical devices. HighValue: development of connected, wireless-enabled drug delivery or medical devices, particularly in regulated environments, with emphasis on system architecture, safety, and compliance. WorkSetup: not specified; likely collaborative office or lab environment with cross-functional and external partner interactions.