Process Development & Automation Engineer II (SCADA Engineer)

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Madison (WI); In loco; USD 61.000 - 123.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Abbott in Madison, WI seeks an Process Development and Automation Engineer II to provide technical engineering support for laboratory automation, equipment, and data systems. You will implement, integrate, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automation solutions including PLC-based systems and AVEVA platforms, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable system performance.

The role requires a engineering degree with 3+ years of automation experience and a track record in

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years experience in building automation systems.
• 2+ years in developing and commissioning automated systems.
• Experience with middleware devices, networking, and interfaces.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Mansioni

• Lead AVEVA implementation across automation systems.
• Develop, maintain PLC-based data collection and integration.
• Configure and validate AVEVA, Historian, Insight systems.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate automation performance data.
• Design automation data structures, tags, downtime tracking, KPI reporting.
• Support commissioning, SAT, go-live, lifecycle management.
• Drive improvements using performance and reliability data.
• Develop dashboards for throughput, downtime, MTTR, MTBF, OEE metrics.
• Support AVEVA verification and ensure compliance in regulated labs.

Conoscenze

Automation experience

Data collection & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field

Strumenti

Rockwell Studio 5000

AVEVA/Wonderware

SCADA

SQL databases

Rockwell HMI

Descrizione del lavoro

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

The Process Development and Automation Engineer II provides technical engineering support for laboratory automation, equipment, and data systems within a complex clinical laboratory environment. This role supports the implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation solutions, including PLC-based systems, SCADA/AVEVA platforms, and related data and reporting tools. The Engineer II collaborates cross-functionally to support system design, validation, commissioning, and ongoing operational performance.

Essential Duties

• Serve as the technical lead for AVEVA implementation, expansion, and sustainment across automation systems.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC-based data collection and integration solutions.
• Configure, validate, and support AVEVA, Historian, Insight, and associated reporting systems.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams to ensure accurate automation performance data.
• Design and implement automation data structures, tags, state models, downtime tracking, fault monitoring, and KPI reporting.
• Support commissioning, SAT, go-live, and lifecycle management of new automation systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using equipment performance and reliability data.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into throughput, downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and OEE metrics.
• Support AVEVA verification activities and ensure system compliance in regulated laboratory environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years relevant industry experience.; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years experience in building automation systems.
• 2+ years of experience developing and commissioning automated systems.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
• Experience working with middleware devices, PC knowledge, and networking and interface protocols.
• Experience integrating databases with automated systems.
• 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

• Rockwell PLC programming (Studio 5000).
• AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, Historian, Insight, or SCADA experience.
• SQL, databases, and industrial data systems.
• Rockwell HMI development and troubleshooting
• Automation networking and system integration.

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.

JOB FAMILY

Engineering

DIVISION

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION

United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Not Applicable

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)
• Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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