Engineer, Manufacturing

Abbott • Madison, WI

26d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer supports cross-functional engineering activities within Operations under the guidance of senior engineers and functional leaders. The role contributes to the design, development, transfer, and improvement of manufacturing processes and capabilities for reagent and collection kits, packaging components, and automation-related projects. It also supports Supply Chain and internal stakeholders by coordinating technical activities with external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), assisting with troubleshooting, maintaining documentation, and supporting continuous improvement to help ensure product quality and compliance with internal specifications.

The position is based at Abbott’s Cancer Diagnostics Division location in Madison, Wisconsin. The role supports technical projects and manufacturing improvements in a GMP-regulated environment, maintains and updates engineering and quality documentation, and works collaboratively with project teams and other stakeholders. Travel is listed as 15% of the time. Work activities may include working in a clean room and a noisy environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical, Packaging, or a related Engineering field.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience, including internship, co-op, academic project, manufacturing, laboratory, quality, or regulated-industry experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, problem-solving methods, data analysis, and project execution.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, communicate progress, and balance priorities in a team-based environment.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to manufacturing processes, automation, packaging, component design, validation, or supplier/contract manufacturing activities.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or early-career experience in manufacturing, process engineering, quality engineering, packaging, automation, medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or another regulated industry environment.
• Basic familiarity with cGMP, ISO 13485, design transfer, validation, CAPA, change control, or Quality Management System requirements.
• Experience using data analysis, technical writing, CAD, statistical tools, manufacturing systems, or continuous improvement methods through coursework or work experience.
• Interest in learning Lean, Six Sigma, Practical Process Improvement (PPI), root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Support technical projects and cross-functional initiatives with guidance from senior engineers, project managers, and functional leadership.
• Provide engineering support on assigned projects by gathering data, documenting findings, and coordinating technical activities with project teams.
• Assist with specification, procurement, implementation, and modification of engineering controls and manufacturing solutions for process improvements, volume growth, and new product introduction.
• Help identify process efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvement opportunities and support related project tasks.
• Support the design, development, testing, and documentation of reagent and collection kit components, packaging solutions, and related manufacturing processes.
• Collect, organize, and summarize project data to support cross-functional decisions and understanding of cost, schedule, quality, and risk trade-offs.
• Create, revise, and maintain standard operating procedures, user requirements, design specifications, component specifications, commissioning protocols, test records, and engineering reports with appropriate review and approval.
• Participate in investigations and troubleshooting related to manufacturing processes, internal reviews, CAPA, audits, or complaints.
• Maintain strong documentation practices and support learning and work in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team environment.
• Travel between Exact Sciences locations as needed; travel may include overnight or weekend travel.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level