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Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:\nLocation: Phoenix, AZ (US) | Employment type: Full-time | Travel: ~10%\nPosition Overview\nThe Senior Engineer, Process Development & Automation leads, manages, implements, and provides technical engineering support for a variety of process automation hardware, software applications, and laboratory instruments. This position collaborates cross-functionally with internal and external partners to enhance existing workflows and develop new automated workflows in a complex, rapidly evolving clinical laboratory.\nResponsibilities may include guiding the Lab Service, Process Development & Automation, and Laboratory Operations teams through automation selection, system design, integration, commissioning, and project documentation. The role’s influence extends to technical, quality, and business teams, as well as other engineers within laboratory operations. The Senior Engineer is expected to make new processes, systems, validation methods, and projects successful.\nKey Responsibilities\nEngineering Design & Project Leadership\nDevelop process architectures and functional specifications based on user and workflow requirements.\nLead planning activities and conduct complex engineering design, platform eligibility testing, systems integration, and performance testing.\nManage moderately complex projects and initiatives, typically within one platform or business organization, applying project leadership skills in planning, delegating, influencing, and managing priorities.\nProvide input for project design and development, and accurately estimate task effort, including work performed by others.\nTake scientific bench protocols from the bench to the automation system.\nContribute creative, practical ideas and insights on new technologies, testing methodologies, applications, techniques, and procedures.\nMake decisions involving complex issues, working autonomously and checking in with the supervisor or project lead as decisions are made.\nInstrumentation & Automation Lifecycle\nWork with project managers and cross-functional teams on user requirements, factory acceptance tests, validation planning, site acceptance tests, pre-installation planning, initial installation, setup, maintenance, and improvement for new or upgraded instrumentation and automation systems.\nLead recommendations and implementation of changes that ensure ongoing high-quality performance of laboratory equipment.\nLead technical investigation and troubleshooting of laboratory systems.\nIndependently address routine issues using documented procedures and historical case research.\nSupport and respond to complex system problems, counseling internal and external vendors and Laboratory Service Engineers on corrective and preventive actions.\nMaintain oversight of the quality of mechanical repairs and related documentation.\nLead continuous improvement projects that drive cost reduction and lab efficiency.\nQuality, Safety & Compliance\nEnsure new and existing instrumentation (automation and non-automation) meets safety requirements and compliance standards.\nMaintain records and follow laboratory procedures to meet regulatory requirements such as FDA, CLIA, and/or CAP.\nSupport and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.\nAdhere to the maintenance schedule and maintain detailed records.\nCollaboration, Mentorship & Communication\nMentor and provide technical guidance to service engineers, laboratory technicians, junior engineers, and other members of the Process Development & Automation team, acting as a role model on technical issues.\nActively and constructively contribute to others’ designs through design reviews within the organization.\nFacilitate reuse by communicating available technologies and opportunities across the organization.\nPresent factual information and convey very complex information clearly, in both written and oral form.\nInfluence others, gain acceptance, and build consensus.\nCommunicate issues, problems, and results that affect timelines, accuracy, and reliability of data.\nBring company and industry knowledge and creative technical/scientific skills to product creation; 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or an Associate’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or a similar field plus 2 years of experience.\n6+ years of experience in engineering or a relevant industry.\nAdvanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices, and procedures.\nAuthorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.\nDemonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodation.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or a similar field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.\nTechnical proficiency and experience in automation, system development, and integration in a laboratory environment.\nExperience in process optimization involving complex workflows with both system equipment and software components, ensuring user and business requirements are met.\nExperience working in a CAP/CLIA and/or other regulated production environment.\nAdvanced knowledge of databases, laboratory information management systems, and other file management applications.\nPhysical Requirements & Work Conditions\nWork seated and in front of a computer screen and/or typing approximately 80% of a typical working day.\nWork standing approximately 20% of a typical working day.\nLift up to 50 pounds for less than 5% of a typical working day.\nComply with all applicable personal protective equipment requirements.\nTravel approximately 10% of working time for occasional training, out-of-state vendor site visits, and travel between Abbott Cancer Diagnostics sites.\nRegular and reliable attendance; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nOur success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team. We foster a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us. 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