Instrumentation & Automation Engineer I - Manufacturing Support

Abbott Laboratories; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI is seeking an Equipment/Automation Engineer I to support manufacturing, launch new equipment, and provide technical guidance across production teams. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent combination and willingness to work shifts, including nights or weekends, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or, Associates degree with 2 years of experience.
• Possesses basic knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge to complete assignments.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop process and procedures for building new equipment.
• Apply defined procedures to execute and document changes to existing equipment.
• Investigate problems, gather facts, analyze data, and draw accurate conclusions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Support investigation of Non-Conforming Materials Reports to resolve quality issues.
• Support the building and testing of custom equipment.
• Participate as a team member on more complex improvement projects.
• Execute assigned tasks; manage time and competing priorities with guidance from leadership.
• Communicate project status; prepare and present written and oral reports.
• Follow procedures and maintain detailed records per FDA, ISO, CAP, CLIA requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a matrix organization.
• Travel approximately 10% for training and vendor site visits.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate degree with 2 years experience in Engineering/Technology

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ documentation

FMEA

Change control

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI is seeking an Equipment/Automation Engineer I to support manufacturing, launch new equipment, and provide technical guidance across production teams. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent combination and willingness to work shifts, including nights or weekends, with up to 10% travel.