Senior Control Systems Engineer I - Automation / PLC

Abbott Laboratories; Witney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Witney is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Operations Group. You will develop and apply control-system solutions for motion control equipment, interpret PLC code, and debug issues while supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role requires hands-on experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, plus an engineering qualification at HNC level or higher.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering automation solutions for manufacturing environments.
• Track record of fault finding and modifying PLC/HMI and motion control for automated machinery.
• Exposure to validated/regulated industries and rigorous documentation.
• Ability to follow procedures and produce accurate, clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative control-system solutions for motion control equipment and automated machinery.
• Interpret PLC code, debug issues, and support continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across projects, process, and production to implement effective control strategies.

Skills

Motion control

PLC

HMI

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Structured language

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Studio 5000

Oracle database

Job description

Bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life in a company that can help you shape your career as you shape the future of healthcare.

World Leader in Blood Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings.

We have a Centre of Excellence in Witney for the manufacture of electrodes and biosensors used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes. The Operations group is the largest team in the Witney facility, producing high volumes of test strips and biosensors each year to the stringent quality standards demanded by European and US authorities and our internal quality systems.

We have an opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join our Operations Group, working across all aspects of the manufacturing area of the business.

The role of the Controls Engineer is to provide an innovative approach to problem solving and stay abreast of current development in control systems technology to ensure the most effective solutions are applied to problems. Collaborating with engineering colleagues, you will be working on systems for motion control equipment, interpret PLC codes, debug issues and aid continuous improvement activities.

To be successful, you will need experience of working on automation projects and developing solutions to complex automation needs. You will be qualified to HNC level or higher in an Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering discipline, however proven industry experience backed up by a recognised engineering apprenticeship will be considered. You need a track record of fault finding and modification to PLC, HMI, Motion Control for automated machinery, with exposure of Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Studio 5000 being essential. Experience using Structured language in both platforms would be desirable. Furthermore, experience working with Oracle database knowledge would be advantageous. You will also need to be able to demonstrate a track record of accomplishing your objectives, working proactively, and managing your own time effectively. As we operate in a highly regulated industry, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to follow procedures and create accurate documents.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a highly skilled Engineering team working with brand new state-of-the-art automation in a fast-growing area of our business. Engineering skill is key to us, with members working in areas including projects, process, production, systems, software, R&D, and machine vision.

Abbott has health/wellness and financial benefits that help provide security for you and your family.As you’d expect from an innovative global health care company, we offera competitive range of benefits including excellent salaries, a class-leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, subsidised canteen and a flexible benefits scheme.Here at Witney, we also like to help our employees live life to the fullest, and therefore we offer a range of optional initiatives for you to get involved in, including yoga, country-wide challenges, and more!