Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, WI is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead cross-functional efforts to procure, install, commission, and improve automation and control systems across manufacturing, R&D, and laboratory operations.

You will design hardware/software controls for equipment, instrumentation, SCADA, EMS, and drive scalable engineering standards while mentoring other engineers and aligning with quality processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 6 years of experience in manufacturing, R&D, biotech, or similar.
• 3 years as a controls engineer with PLC/SCADA.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system installations and modifications with internal and external partners.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing control systems and equipment.
• Manage projects from inception to turnover following PM practices.
• Consolidate requirements and communicate trade-offs among cost, schedule, quality, and risk.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Abbott in Madison, WI is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead cross-functional efforts to procure, install, commission, and improve automation and control systems across manufacturing, R&D, and laboratory operations.

You will design hardware/software controls for equipment, instrumentation, SCADA, EMS, and drive scalable engineering standards while mentoring other engineers and aligning with quality processes.