Senior Automation Engineer

AbbVie Inc.; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an experienced OT Automation Engineer to design, implement and integrate automation projects across manufacturing and laboratory operations.

You will act as SME for automation applications, process control systems and robotics, guiding configuration, validation and life-cycle activities for DCS, PLCs, Ignition SCADA and data historians. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering and at least four years of relevant experience in regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SCADA and PLCs (Ignition and Allen-Bradley), ladder logic, and HMI graphics.
• Knowledge of commissioning and qualification activities, including change control.
• Experience with FDA, GMP, 21 CFR 11, Data Integrity in pharma/biotech/manufacturing.
• Windows Server OS, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for Automation Applications, Process Control systems, and robotics.
• Provide process controls input for manufacturing improvements.
• Configure and program OT systems per change management procedures.
• Provide training for OT systems users/engineers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot OT hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Validate OT systems upgrades and data migrations (DCS, PLCs, Ignition SCADA, Data Historian).
• Support OT systems lifecycle including qualification protocols and design specs.
• Perform OT system maintenance tasks (OS updates, backups, etc.).
• Establish project management techniques for automation projects.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends for production changes.
• Ensure EHS compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Automation SME

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI graphics development

Windows Server OS

Active Directory

Networking (TCP/IP)

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. This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and integration of automation projects/systems across manufacturing and laboratory operations and provides technical support and troubleshooting for system assigned. Responsible for moderate to complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per AbbVie change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and Facilities Control Systems.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications, Process Control systems, robotics and possess an understanding of common system integration communication protocols.
• Provides process controls input and recommendations regarding manufacturing issues and process improvements.
• Perform or review configuration and programming using defined practices to establish compliance with users and functional requirements.
• Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting OT System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed. Responsible for implementing and validating OT systems upgrades and data migrations for DCS, PLC’s, Ignition SCADA, and Data Historian systems.
• Support OT Systems lifecycle including validation activities by developing and executing qualification protocols plus associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
• Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, patching, users accounts management, critical data back-up and others.
• Establish project management techniques in monitoring, reporting, and controlling automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects).
• Work schedule flexibility to perform or support maintenance work and other changes to systems in production during off-peak hours. This might require occasionally working evenings or on weekends.
• Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience required
• Experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as Ignition and Allen-Bradley PLCs), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts, HMI graphics development and management
• Knowledge of authoring and supporting commissioning and qualification activities, including change control process
• Experience with FDA, GMP, 21CFR11, Data Integrity, Safety and Environmental legislation within pharmaceutical, biotechnology and/or Medical Device manufacturing processes, including best operational practices and regulatory expectations
• Knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems and related components as related to OT system configuration including Active Directory, User Administration, TCP/IP with DHCP, WINS and DNS
• Ability to provide technical program leadership, including external vendor management and lead cross-functional teams including internal and external resources

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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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