Engineer, Automation I

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Responsible for basic configuration and programming per AbbVie’s change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and facilities control systems. This position performs system troubleshooting during and outside business hours as necessary. Responsible for the maintenance of assigned site operations technologies (OT) systems per applicable departmental procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of (two) 2 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline, no experience is required.
• Hans-on experience with serialization systems and related vision systems such as Antares.
• Hands-on experience programming in ladder logic and instructional texts.

Nice To Haves

• HMI graphics development is a plus.
• Knowledge of Data Historian systems such as OSIsoft PI is a plus.
• Experience with commissioning and qualification activities, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic control configuration or programming in accordance with the design documents to meet the functional requirements.
• Provide first line technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production and Technical Operation personnel in automation related problems as need arises.
• Provides training for OT Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshooting Control System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed.
• Perform site OT systems (Antares, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian) upgrades and data migrations activities.
• Develop and execute qualification protocols plus associated technical documentation like System’s Functional and\or Design Specifications following OT Systems lifecycle validation activities.
• Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, users accounts managements, critical data back-up and others.
• Evaluate and provide input and recommendations regarding control system improvements.
• Establish monitoring and reporting project techniques to support equipment performance reliability.
• Provide production support during off-peak hours. This might require working overtime, overnight or on weekends.
• Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process.
• Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level