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Sr. Equipment and Automation Engineer
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER” (Software Developers) in TX: $135k–$158k, median $143k. Most were filed at wage level II (33%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Last confirmed live 1 day agoWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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: Position Overview The Sr. Equipment and Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for design transfer of new medical devices and providing manufacturing support for the existing medical devices. This position will participate in a variety of engineering functions, including but not limited to design changes, design reviews, supplier qualifications, risk assessments, and creating proper documentation to support GMP requirements. This is an ideal role for a hands-on mechanical 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: · Lead or support new product introductions, design transfers, and product changes. · Create documentation records per regulatory and quality requirements. · Develop processes and procedures for new equipment. · Create and update Solidworks parts, drawings, and assembly files. · Maintain the Solidworks PDM library for new and updated files. · Lead or participate in design reviews and risk assessments. · Apply defined procedures to execute and document changes to existing equipment. · Identify, create, document, and execute protocols to support process or part changes. · Define improvement opportunities, investigate issues, gather facts, analyze data, and draw accurate data-driven conclusions. · Lead failure analysis investigations, identify root cause analysis, and develop solutions to resolve quality issues in a timely manner. · Lead or support product non-conforming material reports, corrective and preventative actions, investigations, audits, or complaints. Document in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. · Provide subject matter expertise for custom equipment and processes. · Lead continuous improvement projects. · Support the building and testing of custom equipment. · Provide manufacturing support for the repair center. · Identify opportunities, analyze data, and work with cross functional teams to implement solutions that improve production quality, capability, reliability, or reduce costs. · Develop project plans, delegate effectively, and execute assigned tasks. · Prioritize assignments and work independently with minimal guidance from leadership. · Provide clear and concise documentation and communication of project needs, scope, budget, and status to peers and leadership. · 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 lift up to 50 pounds for · Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day. · Ability to comply with all applicable personal protective equipment requirements. · Ability to travel approximately 10% of working time for occasional training, out of state vendor site visits, and travel between Exact Sciences sites. · Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience; or, in lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, CAD design, or s