Process Development & Automation Engineer II (SCADA Engineer)
Abbott
Summary
The Process Development and Automation Engineer II provides technical engineering support for laboratory automation, equipment, and data systems within a complex clinical laboratory environment. This role supports the 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.
Job description
Essential Duties
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years relevant industry experience; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- 3+ years relevant industry experience.
- 3+ years of experience in building automation systems.
- 2+ years of experience developing and commissioning automated systems.
- Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
- Experience working with middleware devices, PC knowledge, and networking and interface protocols.
- Experience integrating databases with automated systems.
- 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
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years relevant industry experience; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- 3+ years relevant industry experience.
- 3+ years of experience in building automation systems.
- 2+ years of experience developing and commissioning automated systems.
- Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
- Experience working with middleware devices, PC knowledge, and networking and interface protocols.
- Experience integrating databases with automated systems.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.