Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation

Abbott seeks a Staff Engineer to lead process development and automation initiatives for a diagnostic laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin. The role focuses on implementing digital pathology systems, laboratory automation, and workflow improvements in a regulated environment while coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate implementation of automation technologies and digital pathology systems
• Manage project deliverables and support system integration and validation efforts
• Partner with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and vendors on deployment initiatives
• Drive process optimization involving complex workflows with equipment and software components
• Maintain alignment across multiple stakeholders and workstreams during technology deployment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; or Associate's degree with 2+ years experience
• 6+ years of engineering or relevant industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices, and procedures
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Experience in automation, system development, and laboratory integration preferred
• Familiarity with CAP/CLIA regulated production environments preferred
• Knowledge of laboratory information management systems and database applications preferred

Compensation: $99,300–$198,700 base