[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 # Process Development & Automation Engineer II (SCADA Engineer) $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 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--Madison--1-Exact-Lane/Process-Development---Automation-Engineer-II_31160047-2) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Abbott Laboratories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/) / Process Development & Automation Engineer II (SCADA Engineer) ## 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ### JOB DESCRIPTION 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. ### Essential Duties 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. ### 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. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 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: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) 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: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Pay: $61,300.00 – $122,700.00[Apply on Abbott Laboratories’s careers site →](https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States--Madison--1-Exact-Lane/Process-Development---Automation-Engineer-II_31160047-2) ## More jobs at Abbott Laboratories ### [2027 General Business Cancer Diagnostics Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/acbf506ae1229b6f4a23/) ### [2027 Operations Cancer Diagnostics Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/e7e49fb60db4fc8e4d47/) ### [Catering & Events Operations Partner II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/bdac276384de2eb86c75/) ### [Instrument/Automation Service Engineer I OS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/dcd1cfef7ba9d1767556/) ### [Instrumentation/Automation Service Engineer I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/cba1ec16d03131e1e75d/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Business Development Manager - Process Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/d516a4d510c5f51aac84/) Siemens ### [Process and Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/a1d3cc7366a670e2edc6/) Eaton · Arad, ROU ### [Staff Automation Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/6b8054b3b360f606bc32/) Sandisk ### [Automation Genesis - Process Automation Engineering Track](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/93939e01add14a8b972b/) Siemens ### [Senior Engineer Process Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/98b0e2352419d6961e19/) Infineon Technologies · Kulim OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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