Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Staff Engineer to advance automation and process development in Madison, WI, supporting histopathology lab operations, including a new Cancer Diagnostics Division lab. You will collaborate across lab operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities and external vendors to deploy digital pathology and workflow improvements.

The role focuses on integrating technology into laboratory operations, driving adoption of new instrumentation and systems, and delivering sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or an Associate degree with 2 years’ experience.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in the industry.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and process development initiatives in histopathology labs.
• Integrate new instrumentation and systems with existing workflows.
• Partner with operations, quality, IT, facilities and vendors to deploy optimizations.
• Drive adoption of digital pathology and sustainable process improvements.

Skills

Automation

Process development

Lab integration

Instrumentation

CAP/CLIA experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Associate in Engineering

Tools

LIMS

Database management

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.

Position Overview

The Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation will play a key role in the development and deployment of automation technologies supporting Exact Sciences' expanding histopathology laboratory operations, including the new Cancer Diagnostics Division laboratory in Madison, WI. This position partners with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and external vendors to implement digital pathology, laboratory automation, workflow improvements, and related process development initiatives.

The primary focus of this role is integration of technology into laboratory operations. The Staff Engineer will work closely with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams to understand clinical workflows, support implementation of new instrumentation and systems, and drive successful adoption of new technologies. This position requires a collaborative engineer with strong technical, interpersonal, and process improvement skills who can bridge engineering and laboratory operations to deliver sustainable business and operational outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field and 2 years of experience.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering or relevant industry.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Technical proficiency and experience in automation, system development, and integration in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in process optimization involving complex workflows comprising both system equipment and software components to ensure user and business requirements are met.
• Experience working in a CAP/CLIA and/or other regulated production environment.
• Advanced knowledge of database, laboratory information management systems, and other file management applications.

The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.