Process Development & Automation Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Process Development & Automation Engineer II to design, optimize, and automate processes supporting biopharmaceutical and diagnostic production. In this role, you will develop and scale process automation solutions, integrate equipment and control systems, and ensure robustness, yield, and compliance in a regulated environment. You will collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams, analyze process data to drive improvements, support tech transfer, and maintain GMP-aligned documentation. Abbott offers a mission-driven, inclusive culture, strong career development, and the opportunity to impact global health through innovative technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize automated processes for biopharmaceutical production and lab workflows

• Develop, validate, and scale-up process automation solutions from concept to implementation

• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve yield, reliability, and compliance

• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and validation protocols for automated systems

• Analyze process data to identify improvements, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions

• Ensure processes meet regulatory, safety, and GMP requirements

• Support technology transfers and integration of new equipment and control systems

• Provide technical training and support to operations and engineering teams Required Skills

• Process development in biotech/pharma

• Automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS)

• GMP/Gx

• P compliance

• Process validation and qualification

• Statistical data analysis (DOE, SPC)

• Process control and instrumentation

• Technical documentation and SOP writing

• Scale-up and tech transfer

• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting

• CAD or process modeling tools