Automation Engineer IV

AbbVie; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an experienced IT/Automation Lead to maintain and advance the companys Automation Applications, Process Control, and MES landscape. You will ensure system availability, create performance metrics, and collaborate with Digital Systems and business teams to implement strategic roadmaps.

You will guide engineering teams, support validation and commissioning, and provide training for onsite users. Strong programming and PLC/HMI experience are required, with a focus on regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Foxboro I/A, PlantPAx, DeltaV.
• Experience with data historians like OSISoft PI and CGDV/similar QC systems; familiarity with commissioning and validation.
• Solid knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) like POMSnet, Syncade, PAS-X.
• Proficiency in VB, C#, and related programming languages.
• Experience with FactoryTalk, Scada, PLCs (Allen-Bradley), and HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Support ongoing operation of Automation Applications, Process Control, and MES.
• Maintain system availability and produce performance metrics.
• Provide guidance on roadmaps for Automation Applications and Process Control.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and security across systems.
• Coordinate with Digital Systems and management to deliver strategic projects.
• Provide training and after-hours support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Foxboro I/A

Rockwell PlantPAx

Emerson DeltaV

OSISoft PI

POMSnet

Emerson Syncade

Werum PAS-X

VB

C#

FactoryTalk

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ladder logic

HMI development

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS/WINS

Job 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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Lead/Support the continuous operation of AbbVie Bioresearch Center’s IT and Automation systems, and in establishing a stable and future-ready digital foundation in accordance with the company’s Advanced North Star capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the lead technical expert for Automation Applications, Process Control and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Maintains system availability, prepares metrics to evaluate systems performance, and works with stakeholders and users to ensure that service objectives are met.
• Provides input and recommendations regarding business continuance issues and improvements to operating systems and processes.
• Monitors, insures compliance, and conforms to all regulatory and company mandates.
• Provides guidance, technical advice, planning and project management both within the group and with outside consultants and vendors.
• Assists departmental objectives by developing strategic roadmaps for Automation Applications and Process Control systems in conjunction with Digital Systems and business management resources.

Supports in establishing a stable and future-ready digital foundation

• Dashboard development to visualize and analyze data to gain insights
• Data integration across critical platforms for business intelligence
• Rollout of Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Provides training for onsite Users / Engineers in Automation technologies and applications.
• Provides after hours (on call) support as needed on a regular rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years work relevant experience required.
• Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems such as Foxboro I/A, Rockwell PlantPAx, Emerson DeltaV, etc. required.
• Experience administering and/or configuring in data historian systems such as OSISoft PI required. The incumbant must also have experience with commissioning and qualification, and computerized systems validation
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems such as POMSnet, Emerson Syncade, Werum PAS-X, etc. required.
• Experience with coding in VB, C#, or other standard programming languages required.
• Experience with FactoryTalk, Scada, etc.
• Experience with PLCs (such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts, and HMI screen development and management would be a plus.
• Experience designing and implementing Windows Server Operating Systems and related components including Active Directory, NTFS Setup and Security, User Administration, TCP/IP with DHCP, WINS and DNS would be a plus.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and Data Visualization preferred. Exposure to Industry 4.0 technology pillars such as augmented reality, big data, internet of things, etc. preferred.

Other skills and attributes required

• Ability to lead project initiatives.
• Ability and aspiration to lead a team of engineers.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to assist customers in a pleasant, non-technical manner for problem resolution.
• Proven ability to recognize symptoms, analyze system data, and take corrective actions when problems arise.
• This position requires good visual acuity, with a large portion of the time using a PC or other screens.

Additional Information

• 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.

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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