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.

About the role

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 is integration of technology into laboratory operations, working 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy automation technologies for histopathology laboratory operations.
• Partner with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and external vendors to implement digital pathology and laboratory automation.
• Identify and improve workflow processes, supporting the new Cancer Diagnostics Division laboratory.
• Integrate new instrumentation and systems into existing clinical workflows.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful technology adoption.
• Apply engineering theories, practices, and procedures to deliver sustainable business and operational outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 2 years of experience.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering or a relevant industry.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices, and procedures.
• 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 with 10+ years of relevant experience; or Associate’s 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 that include both system equipment and software components.
• Experience working in a CAP/CLIA‑regulated production environment or similar regulated setting.
• Advanced knowledge of databases, laboratory information management systems, and other file‑management applications.

Pay

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.