Senior Equipment & Automation Engineer - Medical Devices

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, WI seeks a Sr. Equipment and Automation Engineer to drive design transfers of new medical devices and provide manufacturing support for existing products.

You will participate in design reviews, risk assessments, regulatory documentation, and develop processes for new equipment. This hands-on role emphasizes strong communication and teamwork to improve quality and reliability, with SolidWorks and PDM experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering and medical device design transfer.
• Strong documentation, regulatory, and quality system awareness.
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support new product introductions and design transfers.
• Create documentation records per regulatory and quality requirements.
• Develop processes and procedures for new equipment.
• Maintain SolidWorks parts, drawings, and assembly files.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments.
• Identify improvement opportunities and analyze data.
• Support manufacturing and repair center activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, CAP, CLIA.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design transfer

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Abbott in Madison, WI seeks a Sr. Equipment and Automation Engineer to drive design transfers of new medical devices and provide manufacturing support for existing products.

You will participate in design reviews, risk assessments, regulatory documentation, and develop processes for new equipment. This hands-on role emphasizes strong communication and teamwork to improve quality and reliability, with SolidWorks and PDM experience advantageous.