Automation/Controls Engineer (onsite role in North Chicago)

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.

Purpose

The Automation/Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing automation and/or controls technologies for Utilities control systems to maintain and improve site assurance of supply, quality and safety performance.  In this dynamic role the Automation/Controls Engineer will ensure the success of Utilities generation and distribution utilizing an understanding and strong background in engineering, configuration, programming, installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of process controls, automation, electrical devices and field instrumentation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support a Safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health, safety & maintenance program practices, rules, and regulations.
• Understanding of cGMP processing with change control, nonconformance, corrective & preventative actions, and Commissioning & Qualification activities.
• Experience with the following product platforms (preferred):
  • Rockwell PLC Platform
  • Emerson DeltaV
  • ABB DCS
  • PI Data Historian System
• Day-to-day Operational Support:
  • 24 x 7 Onsite/On Call (as needed)
  • Troubleshooting support to Utilities operations
• Be a knowledgeable controls SME for all Utilities equipment operations by:
• Trouble shooting activities in partnership with the Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams to enhance utilities uptime through the highest reliability of Automation systems.
• Being responsible for continuous improvement in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Process engineering and OpEx to drive operational efficiencies.
• Responsible for collaborating within the AbbVie network to learn, implement and share Continuous improvement opportunities within the AbbVie Global Operations network.
• This role involves the application of automation engineering principles in the design, specification, construction, startup, commissioning and qualification of process equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and complexity. Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred.
  • Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations. Responsible for developing & maintaining Engineering Specifications, documents, drawings, and Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) including Administrative SOPs and Job Aids.
  • Provide AbbVie User requirements to OEMs/System Integrators during the development of process control applications applying Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Conversant with industry standards on quality and regulatory compliance requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11 (Data Integrity, User Security, System Disaster Recovery, Data Backup & Restore).
• Ability to communicate in the simplest business language at various partner forums in the workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience, developing and maintaining automation/controls software and equipment and PLC systems in a manufacturing environment; AI and machine learning experience, including experience with new technology development for new product introductions is a plus.
• Direct experience with system development and validation, including development of system specifications (DS, FS, URS) and risk-based validation strategies, and validation protocol development and execution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and innovative thinking to develop and implement untested solutions.
• Has demonstrated competency within a discipline.
• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. Ability to work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Demonstrates judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
• Has a technical background in health care, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries (preferred).

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• 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. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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