Principal Systems Engineer, AI/ML

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 Tech Center in St. Paul, MN in the EP division.

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, AI/ML Strategy, you will play a defining role in shaping the future of Abbott’s next‑generation Electrophysiology (EP) mapping and navigation platforms. You will lead the exploration, definition, and integration of emerging technologies—most notably the AI/ML frameworks that will enable advanced cardiac mapping, intelligent signal interpretation, and real‑time clinical decision support.

This role demands a systems-minded leader who excels at the intersection of AI/ML innovation, technical execution, clinical EP workflows, and complex capital system design. You will translate nuanced clinical needs into intelligent system behaviors and guide the technical roadmap from early concept development through full product launch.

What You’ll Work On

• Contribute to the technical and business strategy at the core team level for major system-level programs.
• Utilize multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and experience to design, develop, and troubleshoot new products specific for cardiac mapping and ablation. 
• Provide system engineering leadership and take ownership for overall project success for new products from concept phase through launch.
• Work with Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, and Key Opinion Leaders to develop design input requirements from user and business needs.
• Communicate to Sr. Management including technical presentations, status updates, and program reviews.
• Lead project-level system architecture and system behavior definition activities utilizing use case modeling and other appropriate tools.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to solve complex problems, mitigate risks, and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
• Plan, manage, and report on overall systems integration activities including root cause analysis and solution generation.
• Provide input into the technology and product roadmaps.
• Be a strong team player and lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Create a positive, collaborative culture amongst the technical teams while working to solve challenging engineering problems.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of Abbott, FDA, ISO and other regulatory bodies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience in developing highly complex electrical hardware, software, and signal-processing based systems.
• Experience defining, implementing, and scaling an AI/ML strategy, from use‑case identification through deployment and ongoing optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish project goals.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering problems and mentor other engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering and/or Science (could substitute for 2 years of engineering experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Medical device experience, specifically supporting cardiac mapping and/or ablation systems.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.
• Experience in managing one or more direct reports.

Apply Now

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

• cardiac mapping systems
• ai/ml strategy development
• project management
• use case modeling
• electrical hardware development
• algorithm design
• solution generation
• iso compliance
• signal processing
• systems integration
• root cause analysis
• regulatory compliance
• mentoring
• fda compliance
• system architecture
• medical device systems
• stakeholder management
• software development