Analytics Engineer

Abbott abbott.com Open · verified Oct 21, 2026

Sylmar Full-time Mid-level Data Analysis & BI

At a glance

Mid-level Data Analysis & BI role at Abbott. Sylmar · full-time · $81,500–$141,300 base.

SalaryStated by Abbott

$81,500 – $141,300

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleData Analysis & BI

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSylmar

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$81,500–$141,300

PostedSep 3, 2026 · 7w ago

Role brief

dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Help build and monitor data pipelines, then check their output for quality and reliability
Prepare straightforward datasets for analysis and modeling, using data from databases and flat files
Clean and combine incoming data, supporting automated collection and preparation processes
Record how data workflows operate and help apply security, compliance and data standards
Work with senior engineers to translate business needs into technical requirements and deliver project tasks

What you bring

At least one year of relevant work with a degree, or equivalent experience demonstrating the required capability
Training in mathematical modeling and statistical analysis, plus practical familiarity with database applications
Basic knowledge of tools such as SQL, SAS or R, and the ability to interpret a moderately complex script
A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or quantitative discipline is preferred, including computer science or data analytics

Who this fits

This role suits an early-career engineer who can handle lower-complexity assignments with guidance and contribute across analytical projects. The position is based in Sylmar, California, and lists no travel. Expect prolonged sitting and keyboard use for a substantial part of the workday.

From the employer

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:

Main Purpose of the Role

Develop, constructs, tests, and maintains data architectures such as databases and large-scale processing systems, where the focus is on infrastructure and data flow management. They are responsible for building & maintaining data pipelines (ETL processes; ensuring data quality & reliability; designing and managing data warehouses and databases; and integrating data from various sources. Data engineers create the systems and structures that allow data to be collected, stored, & processed efficiently

Main Responsibilities

Core Job Responsibilities

Assists in the deployment and monitoring of data pipelines and workflows under guidance from senior engineers.
Supports basic data quality initiatives & integration through testing and validation processes.
Builds basic analytic data sets for exploration and modeling.
Assists in the implementation of data security measures, compliance, standards, and policies.
Documents data processes, procedures, and workflows for knowledge sharing.
Assist with data pipeline development, data cleaning and preprocessing.
Works with Sr Engineers to understands how business needs are converted into analytical/technical requirements; provides input to data gathering.
Assists in the scoping, planning and delivery of projects.
Assists in data collection and cleansing efforts; focused on building and maintaining the infrastructure processes that automate data collection and cleansing.
Understands the fundamentals of big data storage and distribution systems and relevant software tools, their constraints, advantages and disadvantages.
Maintains awareness of trends and best practice approaches

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

Receives specific direction and guidance from more experienced team members. Adapts to changing priorities as they arise.
Completes own work details and assignments of low complexity and guidance from senior level engineers.
Collaborates for results and participates in idea-sharing and solution development.
Escalates issues to more senior colleagues as required.
Works well with others in a collaborative, goal-driven environment.

Position Accountability/ Scope

Contributes to multiple projects to support analytical tasks, with a moderate to high level of support provided by colleagues.
Relevant skills include data mining, informatics, programming, information retrieval, databases and data structures, software engineering and systems design analysis.
Familiar with a range of mainstream commercial and open-source data tools, their constraints, advantages, disadvantages and areas of application; Has intermediate skill in using at least one such tool.
Familiar with data and statistical programming languages (such as SQL, SAS, R and Python). Basic programming skills. Ability to interpret an existing script of moderate complexity
Conducts data acquisition from relational databases and flat files.
Wrangles low-complexity data, selecting appropriate techniques, such as parsing, or an algorithm, to create a data structure relevant to the problem.
Seeks mentorship opportunities in the organization to gain a diverse perspective.

Qualification

Education

Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)

Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science or similar discipline including Databases, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering is preferred

Experience / Background

Minimum 1 year

Work experience with degree; or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree
Training using mathematical modeling and statistical analysis
Basic experience of database applications
Basic knowledge of several tools (such as SAS, R or Python, SQL)
Prior experience/education in life sciences or healthcare preferred

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern web frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue), database technologies, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS. Experience developing applications that support manufacturing operations, production reporting, or process improvement is highly desirable.

The base pay for this position is

$81,500.00 – $141,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.