Manufacturing Software Controls Engineer

AbbVie; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie in Kentucky is looking for a Manufacturing Software Systems Controls Analyst. This role involves translating configuration for manufacturing processes and providing technical support for automation. Responsibilities include system troubleshooting, upgrades, and ensuring system reliability.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with experience in Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation software. A comprehensive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or Master's with relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience in commissioning and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Translate configuration and programming for manufacturing controls.
• Provide first-line IT technical support for automation problems.
• Execute qualification protocols and technical documentation.

Skills

Configuration & troubleshooting of automation systems

Production support

IT process & OT methodology

Allen Bradley PLCs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Rockwell Automation software

JSON/SQL

Kepware OPC UA

Job description

Manufacturing Software Systems Controls Analyst

The role involves translating configuration and programming for manufacturing processes, utilities, and facilities control systems in accordance with AbbVie's change management procedures. Responsibilities include system troubleshooting, maintenance of site information technology systems, and support across business hours.

Responsibilities

• Understand basic control configuration or programming to meet functional requirements (IT process and OT methodology).
• Provide first‑line MES IT technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production, and Technical Operation personnel for automation‑related problems. Provide training for IT Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system hardware, software, and networking issues to support site automation counter systems.
• Perform site IT systems (PLC, SCADA, and Data Historian) upgrades and data migration activities.
• Develop and execute qualification protocols and associated technical documentation such as system functional and design specifications following IT system lifecycle validation activities.
• Perform scheduled IT system administration and maintenance tasks such as operating system and anti‑virus updates, user account management, critical data backup and others to support automation business processes.
• Evaluate and provide input and recommendations regarding control system support improvements. Establish monitoring and reporting techniques to support equipment performance reliability in the IT space.
• Provide production support during off‑peak hours, including overtime, overnight or weekends.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline with 2 years’ experience, or Master’s degree with 0 years’ experience.
• Hands‑on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation software.
• Experience with commissioning and qualification activities.

Preferred

• Manufacturing/device experience.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting MES platforms, basic level of programming‑scripting (JSON/SQL), OPC UA communications protocol (using Kepware), and the Inductive Automation Ignition platform.
• Knowledge of data historian systems such as OSIsoft PI.
• Hands‑on experience programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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 employer 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.

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