Systems Integration Engineer – Lab Automation & Diagnostics

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Education benefits (FreeU)

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Systems Integration Specialist to join the Core Lab division. You will integrate hardware, software, and assays into a single, compliant system and ensure end‑to‑end traceability across components.

You will work with Systems Engineers to plan verification and validation testing, analyze data, and drive improvements in product quality, reliability, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years of work related experience.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Reviews, generates and documents Verification & Validation or characterization related inputs.
• Demonstrates use of experimental and data analysis techniques including statistics, DOE and Six Sigma training.
• Presents, delivers and interprets information amongst product team members, scientists, engineers, and other systems development personnel.
• Proficient in operation of instruments, and repair/replacement of parts/subassemblies.

Responsibilities

• Work with Systems Engineers and cross‑functional teams to understand system requirements and evaluate design changes.
• Plan and execute system integration, verification, and validation testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving software, hardware, instrumentation, robotics, and assay processes.
• Conduct root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Support development of automated systems, including robotic liquid handling platforms.
• Write, review, and execute test protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure requirements are met before release.
• Ensure products and documentation comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, manufacturing, operations and quality teams to deliver outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Support technical projects with timelines, deliverables, and progress updates.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

DOE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Instruments operation

Python

Six Sigma

DOE

Job description

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Systems Integration Specialist to join the Core Lab division. You will integrate hardware, software, and assays into a single, compliant system and ensure end‑to‑end traceability across components.

You will work with Systems Engineers to plan verification and validation testing, analyze data, and drive improvements in product quality, reliability, and safety.