Associate Principal Automation Engineer

AbbVie•Branchburg, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the design, implementation, integration and maintain automation systems across manufacturing operations. Responsible for moderate to complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per AbbVie change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and Facilities Control Systems. This role is responsible for leading small to medium-sized automation projects to assure project is implemented as per project schedule. This role provides technical support and system troubleshooting for systems and/or areas assigned to this position. Responsible for the administration and maintenance of assigned OT systems as per applicable departmental procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience required.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
Working experience administering and/or configuring of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro I/A.
Working experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts.
Experience with commissioning and qualification activities, including computerized systems validation.
Solid understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing processes, including operational best practices and regulatory expectations.
Industry experience exposure to FDA, GMP, 21CFR11, Data Integrity, Safety and Environmental legislation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is Highly Desired
6 years of experience with Automation Equipment specifically in SCADA and PLC programming in ladder logic and instructional texts is Highly Desired
Experience with HMI graphics development and management is Desired
Experience administering and/or configuring a data historian system is Desired

Responsibilities

Develops moderate to complex control configuration or programming in accordance with design documents to meet functional requirements.
Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications, leading the design and deployment of automated visual systems, aggregation, and other track and trace systems on packaging and manufacturing lines.
Integrates vision inspection technologies (cameras, lighting, optics) with track and trace hardware (printers, scanners) to form a cohesive quality and identification system.
Ensures seamless data flow and integration from vision and track-and-trace systems to control systems (PLCs, printers, scanners) and enterprise-level software (ERP or MES).
Leads the development and execution of OT Systems lifecycle deliverables, including validation activities and associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
Evaluates and implements new tools for OT Systems administration and maintenance, such as operating system (OS) and antivirus updates, user account management, and critical data backup.
Establishes project management techniques to monitor, report on, and control automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects).
Supports capital projects when automation expertise is required.
Coordinates and develops schedules with supply chain and operations to perform or support maintenance and other system changes during off-peak hours, which may require overtime, overnight, or weekend work.
Conforms to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promotes continuous improvement, and considers EHS aspects during the design and change process.
Provides training for OT Systems Users and Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications.
Diagnoses and troubleshoots OT System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed.
Responsible for implementing and validating OT systems upgrades and data migrations for DCS, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian systems.
Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process.
Complies with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting.