Process Development & Automation Engineer II (SCADA Engineer)
Quick Summary
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,
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.
Include but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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.
- 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.
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $61,300–$122,700 a year
- 29% below the $129,750 median for Development jobs on Jobera (566 salaries).
- Posted
- 17 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 29, 2026
- First seen
- September 29, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 16
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 37%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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