Controls Engineering Manager

Abbott

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT ABBOTT Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives. The Opportunity This Controls Engineering Manager role, based in our Columbus, Ohio manufacturing plant, is responsible for managing a highly skilled team of Controls Engineers in support of manufacturing. The position oversees automation projects, ensures safety compliance, manages technical resources, and optimizes manufacturing processes for efficiency, while providing high-level troubleshooting for equipment failures. This work is performed in close partnership with Plant Operations, Maintenance, Operational Technology, and Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
5+ years of experience in manufacturing support with expertise in Electrical, Electronic, and Industrial Controls, including PLC troubleshooting & debugging and various control platforms and software
Strong proficiency in Rockwell software (Studio5000, RSLogix500, FactoryTalk)
Expertise in Rockwell Kinetix motion control systems
Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools such as AVEVA PI, PTC Kepware Server, Seeq Industrial Analytics, and ZPI Monitor & Report
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant electrical standards and codes (NFPA, UL, NEMA, ISA, IEEE, etc.)
Solid understanding of electrical safety and industrial power distribution
Experience with control networks including DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, IO-Link, and Ethernet/IP
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of electrical schematic development & design using AutoCAD
Strong multitasking skills, ability to manage multiple projects, draft project documentation, and oversee contractors
Availability to provide support during off-hours for troubleshooting manufacturing equipment

Nice To Haves

At least 3+ years of direct management experience leading technical staff
Experience and/or knowledge with Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluate project feasibility and prioritize automation and control initiatives
Provide leadership, training, and performance evaluations for a team of engineers and technicians
Oversee capital project execution, including financial justification, planning, design, programming, testing, and system commissioning
Develop and enforce machine safety control standards in compliance with industry regulations
Ensure adherence to safe work practices across the team
Provide oversight and guidance for validation activities to ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, and company quality standards
Offer expert guidance in electrical control development, maintenance, and troubleshooting for all manufacturing processes
Lead data-driven troubleshooting efforts to optimize key processes and decision-making
Manage industrial communication protocols and maintain physical industrial networks
Provide technical insights on capital projects and process development
Apply advanced expertise to machine qualification processes at supplier sites and in-house
Maintain accurate documentation of machine software and version updates to prevent production disruptions

Benefits

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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.