Night-Shift Lab Automation Engineer I

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott seeks an Automation Service Engineer I in Madison, WI to install, calibrate, maintain, and repair complex laboratory automation systems across clinical, R&D, manufacturing, and QC labs. The role emphasizes quality, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional teamwork.

Expect to work in regulated environments (CAP/CLIA, cGMP, FDA, ISO) with mentorship to junior technicians and collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and lab operations. Schedule: Tue–Fri 8:00 pm–6:30 am.

Responsabilidades

• Installation & Qualifications: Install and commission advanced automation systems, ensuring qualifications are completed per service policies and procedures.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Leads structured root cause investigations for automation failures and implements corrective actions.
• Preventative Maintenance & Calibration: Perform routine preventive maintenance and calibrations in accordance with service policies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete accurate service records, ensure documentation meets Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and comply with safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, FDA, ISO, CLIA) and support the company's Quality Management System (QMS). Review Level I service records when appropriate.
• Knowledge & Training: Continuously develop expertise in servicing complex automation equipment. Provides hands‑on mentorship to Level 1 technicians on troubleshooting and best practices. Understand assembly drawings in support of duties.
• Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and service engineers to ensure effective troubleshooting and maintenance. Supports R&D, Manufacturing, and Lab Operations during automation changes and minor upgrades. Communicate clearly with colleagues, management, and external vendors.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Work independently or as part of a team, including cross-functional, adapting to new information or unexpected situations.
• Quality: Operate under pressure, managing multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Troubleshoot and support moderate automation issues, collaborating with senior engineers for more complex problems.
• Assist in identifying recurring service issues and suggest basic corrective actions.
• Perform system startups, calibrations, and qualification tasks (IQ/OQ/PQ) following established protocols.
• Conduct engineering design, platform eligibility testing, systems integration, or performance testing.
• Provide technical support and informal guidance to technicians to support daily operations.
• Contribute to small service projects, such as system upgrades and preventive maintenance improvements, under the direction of senior staff.
• Maintain service documentation, including reports, procedures, and troubleshooting guides, ensuring updates reflect current practices.
• Partner with operations and quality teams to prioritize service tasks that help maintain system availability.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management

Descripción del empleo

Abbott seeks an Automation Service Engineer I in Madison, WI to install, calibrate, maintain, and repair complex laboratory automation systems across clinical, R&D, manufacturing, and QC labs. The role emphasizes quality, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional teamwork.

Expect to work in regulated environments (CAP/CLIA, cGMP, FDA, ISO) with mentorship to junior technicians and collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and lab operations. Schedule: Tue–Fri 8:00 pm–6:30 am.