Sr. Equipment and Automation Engineer

Abbott • Madison, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Equipment and Automation Engineer leads cross-functional teams in a matrix organization to plan and execute complex projects, particularly projects involving new equipment. The role supports equipment specification, development, procurement, documentation, installation, commissioning, and execution within scope, schedule, and budget. It is suited to a hands-on electrical and controls engineer who can communicate effectively and contribute to cancer diagnostics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 or more years of experience, or an associate degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or a similar field and 10 or more years of experience.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities, clarify project scope, reduce ambiguity, and complete projects of increasing complexity and size.
• Ability to plan projects, balance competing priorities, and lead medium- to large-scale projects to successful completion using disciplined project-management methods and tools.
• Experience specifying, selecting, designing, and integrating components and manufacturing systems to solve business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
• Strong oral and written communication, attention to detail, and recordkeeping skills appropriate to a GMP environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a matrix organization.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for less than 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or type for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating biological systems with automation and software applications in life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or medical device settings.
• Experience working in an FDA-, cGMP-, CAP-, or CLIA-regulated production environment.
• Five or more years of experience with Electronic Quality Management Systems (Agile) and Manufacturing Software Systems (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Modify Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI code for improvement projects and new product introductions.
• Network machines, provide machine data to Process Monitoring databases, and create dashboards for Operations metrics.
• Integrate sensors, motors, and variable frequency drives as needed to improve machine performance.
• Develop processes and procedures for new equipment.
• Represent Engineering in assigned cross-functional initiatives and act on behalf of the department as appropriate.
• Manage new product introductions, design transfers, and product changes for effective implementation into production.
• Identify improvement opportunities, analyze data, and work with cross-functional teams on solutions to improve quality, capability, and reliability or reduce costs.
• Determine design specifications, build prototypes, test equipment, and evaluate design concepts for functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Lead or support cross-functional new-equipment teams by providing technical expertise, implementing engineering controls, performing risk assessments and design reviews, supporting installations, and executing commissioning protocols.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and laboratory teams to incorporate design-for-manufacturability elements into product requirements.
• Facilitate transfer of products and processes into new or existing automation systems.
• Create documentation records in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Support existing equipment through setup and adjustment, troubleshooting, repair, planned maintenance, and performance monitoring in a GMP environment.
• Identify, document, obtain approval for, execute, manage, and communicate complex projects; communicate project needs, scope, budget, and status to peers and leadership.
• Estimate and create schedules, determine test plans, and track progress against plans.
• Set project-team vision and technical direction with minimal guidance, provide guidance to junior team members, and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Lead or participate in investigations of manufacturing processes related to internal reviews, corrective and preventive actions, audits, or complaints.
• Serve as technical leader for complex projects while adapting to ambiguity and changing circumstances; prioritize workload and delegate effectively.
• Apply advanced investigative, analytical, deductive, and problem-solving skills to highly complex problems involving intangible variables.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a matrix organization; communicate clearly in writing and orally, with attention to detail and GMP recordkeeping.
• Uphold company mission and values and comply with Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work the designated schedule.
• Travel between sites in Madison, Wisconsin, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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