Global Director of Automation & Process Control

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Director of Automation to own global operations and maintenance of automated process-control systems across manufacturing sites. You will design strategic technical programs and drive standardized global processes to ensure reliable, compliant service delivery.

You will manage virtual teams, lead regional/global automation initiatives, and guide investments in automation technologies while achieving KPIs and driving improvements in data integrity and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 15+ years of technical experience in automation engineering, with large global initiatives.
• 5+ years leading technical teams; global or regional experience preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in distributed control systems, SCADA, PLCs, and instrumentation/controls.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a virtual Community of Practice of Site Automation leaders and global automation engineers.
• Establish Global Leader - Automation as the internal technical authority for process-control operations.
• Oversee a team of engineers to support site automation managers and operations managers.
• Lead development and implementation of automation training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Data integrity

Network security

DCS/SCADA/PLC

Global projects

Automation engineering

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

OSI-PI

DCS

SCADA

PLC

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Director of Automation to own global operations and maintenance of automated process-control systems across manufacturing sites. You will design strategic technical programs and drive standardized global processes to ensure reliable, compliant service delivery.

You will manage virtual teams, lead regional/global automation initiatives, and guide investments in automation technologies while achieving KPIs and driving improvements in data integrity and security.