Sr Controls Engineer - Altavista, VA

Abbott • Altavista, VA

6d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Altavista, VA 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.
Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, applying engineering knowledge, problem solving, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to process/manufacturing systems.
• Experience in validated processes and systems
• Systems troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an FDA/USDA regulated facility
• Demonstrated technical experience preferably with fillers, seamers, cappers, primary equipment (depalletizers, unscramblers, air rinsers), secondary equipment (labelers, conveyors, coders, vision systems, rejection systems, casepackers), wet processing equipment (mixers, homogenizers, heat exchangers, CIP systems) and tertiary equipment (palletizers, stretch wrappers
• Experience in project management including budget and scope management
• Strong communication skills including managing internal/external stakeholders
• Experience in managing engineering firms, suppliers, and contractors

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on design, development, implementation, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting of packaging and wet processing equipment
• Oversight of installation and integration of manufacturing systems including wet processing, filling and secondary packaging:
• PLC programming in Delta-V, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms
• HMI/SCADA programming in FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Ignition, iFix
• Temperature / pressure / level / conductivity / PH / vibration instrumentation, sensors, and other field I/O devices
• Manufacturing networks and electrical MCCs and PDUs
• As part of a cross-functional project team, lead or assist with electrical control system design/improvement projects including, but not limited to:
• Preparing cost estimates, bid packages and outlining equipment specifications
• Participating in the design of P&ID diagrams and electrical schematics
• Developing validation and commissioning protocols and executing factory and site acceptance tests for constructed equipment or systems
• Provide post-startup support for constructed equipment and systems
• Review equipment and instrument specifications, construction drawings, plant layout, vendor proposals and provide feedback on needed changes
• Accountable for meeting compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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 bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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