Automation Engineer

AbbVie; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Automation Engineer to design, implement and qualify automation for GMP facilities and labs. You will configure DeltaV, Rockwell PLC, and Foxboro DCS IO layers, support commissioning activities, and provide 24x7 on-site/on-call support to ensure compliant, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include ensuring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, participating in change control and CAPA processes, and collaborating across Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing and Process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of engineering/operational experience.
• Pharma/biopharma process automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and qualify automation for GMP facilities and labs.
• Configure DCS/PLC IO layers (DeltaV, Rockwell, Foxboro).
• Provide 24x7 on-site/on-call support as needed.
• Support FAT/SFAT/SAT and turnover per CSV expectations.
• Ensure change control and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Skills

Rockwell PLC Platform

Emerson DeltaV

Foxboro DCS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

DeltaV IO configuration

Control panel fabrication oversight

Job description

• Compensation: USD 65500 - USD 125500 - yearly

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

Job Description

Purpose

The Automation Engineer supports design, implementation, and qualification of automation and controls IO layer for GMP facilities and labs, bridging process, IT/OT, and quality to deliver compliant, reliable operations. They develop I&C design packages, configure DCS/PLC systems IO (often DeltaV, FoxBoro, AB), and support FAT/SFAT/SAT through turnover in line with CSV expectations. The Automation Engineer will design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions enabling the advancement of AbbVie’s Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support a Safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health, safety & maintenance program practices, rules, and regulations.
• Provide support for day-to-day operations for Upstream and Downstream Drug Substance manufacturing.
• Experience in change control, nonconformance, corrective & preventative actions, and Commissioning & Qualification activities.
• Experience in various instrumentation with the following product platforms.- Rockwell PLC Platform, Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro DCS
• Provide 24 x 7 rotating, onsite/on call support as needed
• Troubleshooting support for manufacturing
• Supports FEED and detailed design for I&C scope; define I/O allocations, network topologies, and panel architectures aligned to process and facility constraints.
• Specify/oversee fabrication of control panels and field integration and manage vendor E&I scope.
• Configure, review and test DCS/PLC I/O layer and relevant applications; often DeltaV with ISA 88 batch (CM/EM classes, recipes, graphics), including SFAT/FAT.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues, optimizing control strategies for safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Plan and execute SAT and support OQ/commissioning: loop checks, calibration coordination, punch-list closure, turnover documentation.
• Execute in a GxP manner with full traceability and change control (e.g., VCAT/audit trail), in alignment with CSV practices and 21 CFR Part 11 expectations..
• Being responsible for driving continuous improvement in partnership with Plant 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 Drug Product manufacturing AbbVie Global network.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 2+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. Additional post-graduate education may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• 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).

Additional Information

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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.