Instrument Operations Engineer

at Abbott

Record last updated: 4/2/2026 6:45:09 AM

Current Days Open
7
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$61,300.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$122,700.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
N/A
First Seen
3/27/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$61,300.00 (Yearly)
4/2/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$122,700.00 (Yearly)
4/2/2026

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Full 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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Instrument Operations Engineer The person hired will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. In addition, they will complete the professional level engineering assignments and participate in projects involving the design, fabrication, validation, and manufacture of complex instrument subassemblies, systems or processes. 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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 The Instrument Operations Engineer works out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Abbott Cardiometabolic and Informatics Business Unit. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. What Youll Work On Work closely with crossfunctional teamsincluding R&D, manufacturing, PCB, regulatory, quality, and marketingto support prototyping, testing, validation, and production efforts. Translate regulatory and business requirements into practical engineering and validation plans. Analyze technical data and processes while considering cost, schedule, and overall business impact. Identify and manage technical and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Coordinate project resources such as time, materials, budget, and personnel. Review and approve drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, and evaluate vendor capabilities as needed. Design, test, and improve instruments and systems by analyzing requirements, developing effective design solutions, and creating clear technical specifications. Collect and evaluate test data to define performance limits, tolerances, and validation requirements. Communicate effectively across teams by delivering clear presentations, actively listening, and providing constructive feedback. Participate in design reviews, contribute to team decisions, and help resolve issues constructively. Support team development by sharing knowledge, mentoring others, providing performance feedback, and helping identify future skill needs. Make timely decisions, maintain accountability, and adapt technical approaches to meet customer and market needs. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in similar field. Minimum 2 years two or more of related work experience or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a similar role preferably in Abbott or a similar organization. 4 or more years of work experience. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/ Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers. 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: CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics LOCATION: United States > Lake Forest : J55 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting 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 EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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