Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf