Manufacturing Automation Engineer II

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: Manufacturing Automation Engineer II Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions The Manufacturing Automation Engineer II position is part of our Infectious Disease Business Unit and is based in Scarborough, Maine . In this role, you will support automated manufacturing processes, drive quality and cost-saving initiatives, and apply engineering principles to enhance operational performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing equipment, implement automation solutions, and ensure compliance with cGMP , quality, and safety standards within a regulated manufacturing environment. What You’ll Work On • Collaborate on the specification, acquisition, installation, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and automation solutions. • Support automation equipment upgrades related to safety improvements, obsolescence management, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems, including machine logic, electromechanical equipment, and process controls. • Investigate manufacturing failures using structured problem-solving methodologies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. • Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and evaluate equipment and process risks. • Design and execute experiments, validation activities, testing protocols, and data analysis to support process improvements. • Identify and implement opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance. • Analyze equipment and manufacturing processes to determine suitability and develop recommendations for improvement. • Partner with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to develop and implement technical solutions. • Develop, maintain, and revise manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, specifications, validation protocols, risk assessments, and work instructions. • Support engineering projects and coordinate activities to ensure timely execution and successful outcomes. • Initiate, investigate, and support resolution of Quality Incidents and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). • Incorporate safety, ergonomics, ma