Senior Automation Engineer

AbbVie; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead design, implementation, and integration of OT automation projects across manufacturing and labs. You will configure and program OT systems, support validation activities, and drive continuous improvement in process controls.

The role requires familiarity with SCADA/PLC platforms (Ignition, Allen‑Bradley), Windows Server, and regulatory expectations (FDA/GMP/21 CFR 11). On-site work in New Jersey with potential after-hours support is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science required.
• Experience with SCADA/PLC systems and process control.
• Knowledge of commissioning and qualification activities, change control.
• Experience in FDA/GMP/21 CFR 11 and data integrity in pharma/biotech.
• Windows Server OS and OT system configuration basics.
• Strong program leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for automation applications, process control systems, and robotics.
• Provide process controls input for manufacturing issues and improvements.
• Configure and program OT systems per change control procedures.
• Train OT system users/engineers on new automation technologies.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot OT hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Validate OT system upgrades and data migrations (DCS, PLCs, Ignition SCADA).
• Support OT lifecycle including qualification protocols and docs.
• Perform OT system admin tasks (OS updates, backups, access management).
• Lead small to medium automation projects with cross-functional teams.

Skills

SCADA & PLCs

Ladder logic

HMI graphics

OT systems

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Ignition

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Windows Server

Active Directory

TCP/IP networking

Job description

Company Description

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood 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 geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminate.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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What AbbVie Has to Offer

Our work can-and does-have a tangible, lasting impact on millions of people. But it's not just the results that matter. How we achieve them matters, too. Leading with purpose, we work to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. We do that by putting our expertise, resources and talent to work to make a real difference for patients, communities and our world.