Process Development & Automation Engineer II (SCADA Engineer)

Abbott Laboratories•Madison, WI
•$61,300 - $122,700

About The Position

The Process Development and Automation Engineer II provides technical engineering support for laboratory automation, equipment, and data systems within a complex clinical laboratory environment. The role supports implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation solutions, including PLC-based systems, SCADA/AVEVA platforms, and related data and reporting tools. The Engineer II collaborates cross-functionally to support system design, validation, commissioning, and ongoing operational performance. The position serves as the technical lead for AVEVA implementation, expansion, and sustainment across automation systems; develops and troubleshoots PLC-based data collection and integration solutions; configures, validates, and supports AVEVA, Historian, Insight, and related reporting systems; and supports system commissioning, verification, compliance, and lifecycle management in regulated laboratory environments. It also uses equipment performance and reliability data to drive continuous improvement and develops dashboards and reports that improve visibility into operational metrics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 3+ years of relevant industry experience, or an associate degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or a similar field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in building automation systems.
  • 2+ years of experience developing and commissioning automated systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices, and procedures, applied to complete assignments.
  • Experience working with middleware devices, PCs, networking, and interface protocols.
  • Experience integrating databases with automated systems.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Rockwell PLC programming (Studio 5000).
  • AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, Historian, Insight, or SCADA experience.
  • SQL, databases, and industrial data systems.
  • Rockwell HMI development and troubleshooting.
  • Automation networking and system integration.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical lead for AVEVA implementation, expansion, and sustainment across automation systems.
  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC-based data collection and integration solutions.
  • Configure, validate, and support AVEVA, Historian, Insight, and associated reporting systems.
  • Partner cross-functionally with teams to ensure accurate automation performance data.
  • Design and implement automation data structures, tags, state models, downtime tracking, fault monitoring, and KPI reporting.
  • Support commissioning, SAT, go-live, and lifecycle management of new automation systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using equipment performance and reliability data.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into throughput, downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and OEE metrics.
  • Support AVEVA verification activities and ensure system compliance in regulated laboratory environments.
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