[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Abbott Laboratories jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Abbott Laboratories # Instrumentation/Automation Service Engineer I United States - Wisconsin - Madison $50,700.00 – $101,300.00 Operations Listed on Abbott Laboratories’s official careers site. Posted October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---Wisconsin---Madison/Equipment-Automation-Engineer-I_35000250-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Abbott Laboratories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) / Instrumentation/Automation Service Engineer I ## Job description 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, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ### Position Overview Our Mission at Abbott Cancer Diagnostics is to eradicate cancer and the suffering it causes – through tests that help prevent it, detection that finds it earlier, and guidance for its successful treatment. Come join our team and make a difference in other people’s lives. The Equipment/Automation Engineer I, within the corporate operations department, is primarily responsible for manufacturing support for existing equipment, and helping to launch new equipment into Production. This position will participate in a variety of engineering design functions, provide technical guidance to the production teams, triage failures, manage improvements, and ensure our machines are properly supported throughout their life. This position will work cross functionally with multiple departments to ensure that the business objectives and our customer needs are met. This position supports a collaborative environment that promotes positive teamwork where all members are working for the good of Exact Sciences. This is an ideal role for a hands-on engineer with good communication skills looking to make an impact in the fight against cancer. ### Essential Duties Include but are not limited to the following: Develop process and procedures for building new equipment. Apply defined procedures to execute and document changes to existing equipment. Investigate problems, gather facts, analyze data, and draw accurate conclusions. Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment. Support investigation of Non-Conforming Materials Reports to resolve quality issues. Support the building and testing of custom equipment. Participate as a team member on more complex improvement projects. Execute assigned tasks; manage time and competing priorities with guidance from leadership. Communicate project status; prepare and present written and oral reports. Follow procedures and maintain detailed records in accordance with FDA, ISO, CAP, CLIA requirements. Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a matrix organization. Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. Regular and reliable attendance. Ability to work designated schedule. Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed. Ability to work overtime, as needed. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or, in lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 2 years of experience. Possesses basic knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments. 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 Experience in engineering or relevant life sciences / medical device industry. Experience working in manufacturing or engineering environments applying problem solving skills (e.g., Six Sigma, probability and statistics) and process improvement (e.g. Lean). Experience working in an FDA/cGMP/CAP/CLIA regulated production environment. The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. ### JOB FAMILY Engineering DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison: 1 Exact Lane ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis 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](http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf) EEO is the Law link - Espanol: [http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf](http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 60 days - Location: United States - Wisconsin - Madison - Pay: $50,700.00 – $101,300.00[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---Wisconsin---Madison/Equipment-Automation-Engineer-I_35000250-1) ## More jobs at Abbott Laboratories ### [Equipment and Automation Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/a2adee1651e072478566/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ### [Senior Business Systems Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/4c1662dd98019a9d6e30/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ### [Sr Manager, Service Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/b9552fa70f8f606d7042/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ### [Sr. Advocacy & Alliances Operations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/7373388cc80ec288f884/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ### [Sr. EHS Business Partner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/79049d10fb9a4b28f0db/) United States - Wisconsin - Madison ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Scientific Instrumentation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/44e22f2958f85976029b/) General Dynamics · Rockville, MD, US ### [Procurement Engineer Instrumentation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/b61cb584dedffcc489ac/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX ### [Structural Test Instrumentation Engineer Staff](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/554af91d299e256abba1/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX ### [Process Engineer - Instrumentation Products](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/335bb06a9be009773dc7/) ABB · Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States of America ### [Building Automation Service Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/f4d6f7a59e44720cc319/) Comfort Systems USA · Woburn, MA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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