Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation

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

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI, seeks a Staff Engineer to lead automation development for histopathology operations and the deployment of digital pathology solutions. You will coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and vendors to drive automation projects in a regulated diagnostics setting.

The role emphasizes program execution, system integration, and validation, requiring organized, execution-focused engineers who can manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

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.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate implementation activities for automation technologies in a regulated diagnostics environment.
• Manage project deliverables and schedule, ensuring alignment across workstreams.
• Support system integration and validation efforts for new technologies.
• Collaborate with laboratory operations, IT, facilities, QA, and vendors to deploy digital pathology and workflow improvements.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project management

Independent execution

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associates degree in Engineering/Technology/Electronics

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)

Database proficiency

Automation systems

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 program execution. The Staff Engineer will lead and coordinate implementation activities, manage project deliverables, support system integration and validation efforts, and drive successful deployment of new technologies in a regulated diagnostics environment. This position requires a highly organized, execution-oriented engineer who can independently manage complex technical initiatives while maintaining alignment across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.

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.