Manufacturing Automation Engineer II

MaineGuide; Scarborough, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics in Scarborough, ME seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer II to support automated manufacturing processes, drive cost-saving initiatives, and apply engineering principles to enhance performance. Work with cross-functional teams to improve equipment, implement automation solutions, and ensure compliance with cGMP and safety standards.

You will collaborate on equipment specification, installation, validation, and continuous improvement, contributing to quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience applying lean six sigma and DMAIC.
• Experience with change management principles.
• Robotics and PLC automation experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP and FDA/ISO quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Specify, procure, install, and implement manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Upgrade automation equipment for safety and obsolescence management.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems and process controls.
• Investigate failures using structured problem solving and CAPAs.
• Perform FMEA and assess equipment/process risks.
• Design experiments, validation protocols, and data analysis.
• Improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain SOPs, specs, validation plans, risk assessments.
• Support CGMP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project execution.
• Ensure safety, ergonomics, and operator considerations in design.
• Support engineering changes in Agile PDM systems.
• Communicate with vendors and partners.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvements.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and accountability.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Change management

Robotics systems

PLC automation (Allen-Bradley)

FMEA

Validation & testing

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

FANUC robotics

Stäubli robotics

Mitsubishi robotics

EPSON robotics

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.

Manufacturing Automation Engineer II

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical 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

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions

The Manufacturing Automation Engineer II position is part of our Infectious Disease Business Unit and is based in Scarborough, Maine. In this role, you will support automated manufacturing processes, drive quality and cost‑saving initiatives, and apply engineering principles to enhance operational performance. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing equipment, implement automation solutions, and ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, and safety standards within a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Work On

• Collaborate on the specification, acquisition, installation, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and automation solutions.
• Support automation equipment upgrades related to safety improvements, obsolescence management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems, including machine logic, electromechanical equipment, and process controls.
• Investigate manufacturing failures using structured problem‑solving methodologies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and evaluate equipment and process risks.
• Design and execute experiments, validation activities, testing protocols, and data analysis to support process improvements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.
• Analyze equipment and manufacturing processes to determine suitability and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams to develop and implement technical solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and revise manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, specifications, validation protocols, risk assessments, and work instructions.
• Support engineering projects and coordinate activities to ensure timely execution and successful outcomes.
• Initiate, investigate, and support resolution of Quality Incidents and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Incorporate safety, ergonomics, maintenance, and operator considerations into equipment and process design.
• Manage engineering changes through Agile Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, ISO standards, company policies, and applicable quality system requirements.
• Foster effective collaboration and communication with employees, contractors, vendors, and other business partners.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and accountability while supporting departmental objectives and business needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the application of lean six sigma principles and the DMAIC approach.
• Experience in change management principles and processes.
• Robotics: Experience supporting and troubleshooting industrial robotic systems, including Fanuc, Stäubli, Mitsubishi, and Epson platforms
• Experience programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC‑based automation systems (Allen‑Bradley preferred).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working in a company operating under ISO, FDA, or similar qualitysystems or regulations.
• Experience working in a GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulated environment.
• Experience in cGMP and ISO 13485 regulations and practices.
• Exposure to the application of lean six sigma principles and the DMAIC approach ora similar structured problem‑solving system.
• Exposure to statistical analysis software.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.