Lab Automation Engineer I - Medical Device Systems

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Wisconsin is seeking an Automation Engineer I to join a cross-functional team delivering automated laboratory solutions for pre-analytical processing, immunoassay, and sequencing workflows in a regulated medical devices environment.

This role requires collaboration across software, mechanical, electrical, and biomedical disciplines to create scalable automation platforms that support timely, high-quality results in patient care.

Qualifications

• B.S. in life sciences, engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years with automated liquid handlers in regulated labs; Hamilton experience preferred.
• Strong cross-team communication and attention to detail.
• Innovative problem-solving with a team-based approach.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with NGS or molecular biology workflows.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated liquid handling solutions to meet assay workflows in a regulated device environment.
• Participate in all software development lifecycle stages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate lab processes into software requirements.
• Design robust liquid handler methods for scalable, high-throughput use.
• Iteratively improve software based on experimental data and user feedback.
• Maintain and improve performance of existing software.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues and perform root cause analyses.
• Review and debug complex software.
• Design experiments to study software control impact on hardware.
• Write test protocols and reports, and manage deviations under design controls.
• Prepare technical documents for medical devices with team input.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-team communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Education

B.S. in Life Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Hamilton liquid handlers

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Wisconsin is seeking an Automation Engineer I to join a cross-functional team delivering automated laboratory solutions for pre-analytical processing, immunoassay, and sequencing workflows in a regulated medical devices environment.

This role requires collaboration across software, mechanical, electrical, and biomedical disciplines to create scalable automation platforms that support timely, high-quality results in patient care.