Instrumentation/Automation Service Engineer I

abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Equipment/Automation Engineer I in Madison, WI. You will provide manufacturing support for existing equipment, assist with launching new equipment, and work cross-functionally to meet production and quality goals.

The role emphasizes problem solving, documentation, and adherence to FDA, ISO, CAP, and CLIA requirements. Shift is 2:00 PM–1:30 AM Tue–Fri; travel up to 10%; onsite in Madison.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Associates degree with 2 years experience acceptable.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Develop process and procedures for building new equipment.
• Apply defined procedures to changes to existing equipment.
• Investigate problems, gather facts, analyze data, and draw conclusions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Support investigation of quality issues and materials reports.
• Participate in complex equipment improvement projects.
• Communicate project status and present reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associates degree in Engineering or related field with 2 years experience

Job description

Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Mission at Abbott Cancer Diagnostics is to eradicate cancer and the suffering it causes – through tests that help prevent it, detection that finds it earlier, and guidance for its successful treatment. Come join our team and make a difference in other people’s lives.

The Equipment/Automation Engineer I, within the corporate operations department, is primarily responsible for manufacturing support for existing equipment, and helping to launch new equipment into Production. This position will participate in a variety of engineering design functions, provide technical guidance to the production teams, triage failures, manage improvements, and ensure our machines are properly supported throughout their life. This position will work cross functionally with multiple departments to ensure that the business objectives and our customer needs are met. This position supports a collaborative environment that promotes positive teamwork where all members are working for the good of Exact Sciences. This is an ideal role for a hands‑on engineer with good communication skills looking to make an impact in the fight against cancer.

Location: Onsite in Madison, WI

Shift: 2:00 PM–1:30 AM, Tuesday–Friday

Essential Duties
Include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 in accordance with FDA, ISO, CAP, CLIA requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a matrix organization.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for < 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with all applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of working time for occasional training, out of state vendor site visits, and travel between Exact Sciences sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or, in lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 2 years of experience.
• Possesses basic knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in engineering or relevant life sciences / medical device industry.
• Experience working in manufacturing or engineering environments applying problem solving skills (e.g., Six Sigma, probability and statistics) and process improvement (e.g. Lean).
• Experience working in an FDA/cGMP/CAP/CLIA regulated production environment.

The base pay for this position is

$22.45 – $44.85/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

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