Automation Lead: Strategic Capital Projects

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Long‑term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Sr. Automation Engineer to lead the Automation sub-team on Strategic Capital Projects within Operations Transformation. You will drive schedules, execution, risk management and reporting for the team, serving as SME for automation technologies and manufacturing control systems at the site.

Extensive experience in pharma/medical device automation is required. You will collaborate with the Project Director and Manufacturing teams to advance productivity, quality, and safety while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience developing and maintaining automation software and PLC systems in a manufacturing environment; AI and machine learning experience, including new technology development for new product introductions.
• Direct experience with system development and validation, including DS/FS/URS and risk-based validation strategies, and validation protocol development and execution.
• 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.
• Ability to provide technical program leadership, including external vendor management and cross-functional team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation improvements to Manufacturing productivity, quality, and EHS (environmental, health, and safety), including technology options, vendor identification, and project business cases.
• Technical lead for automation equipment and control system design, including development of system and user requirements, laboratory testing, vendor management and qualification, and integration activities.
• Lifecycle management of new or existing on-site control systems.
• Provide technical support to all Manufacturing control system related issues, including troubleshooting and optimization.

Skills

Automation leadership

PLC systems

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Sr. Automation Engineer to lead the Automation sub-team on Strategic Capital Projects within Operations Transformation. You will drive schedules, execution, risk management and reporting for the team, serving as SME for automation technologies and manufacturing control systems at the site.

Extensive experience in pharma/medical device automation is required. You will collaborate with the Project Director and Manufacturing teams to advance productivity, quality, and safety while