Automation & Controls Engineer — MES/PLC Specialist

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Manufacturing Software Systems Controls Analyst to translate configuration changes for manufacturing IT and OT systems. You will support project engineers, maintenance staff and production teams by diagnosing control system issues and performing system upgrades.

Role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Rockwell software, MES platforms and data historians. Strong IT/OT collaboration and weekend support may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell software.
• Experience with commissioning and qualification activities.
• Understanding IT/OT concepts and manufacturing process controls.

Responsibilities

• Translate configuration and programming per AbbVie change management for manufacturing control systems.
• Provide first-line MES IT technical support to project engineers, maintenance and operations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control systems hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Perform site IT systems upgrades (PLCs, SCADA, Data Historian) and data migrations.
• Develop qualification protocols and validation documentation for IT systems lifecycle.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rockwell Automation software

MES platforms

JSON / SQL scripting

OPC UA communications

Ignition platform

OSIsoft PI Data Historian

Ladder logic

HMI graphics development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Master's degree (optional) with 0 years experience

Tools

Kepware

Field PLC hardware

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Manufacturing Software Systems Controls Analyst to translate configuration changes for manufacturing IT and OT systems. You will support project engineers, maintenance staff and production teams by diagnosing control system issues and performing system upgrades.

Role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Rockwell software, MES platforms and data historians. Strong IT/OT collaboration and weekend support may be required.