Senior Automation Engineer

Allergan; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 96,500 - 183,500; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead moderate to complex OT configuration and programming for manufacturing, utilities and facilities. You will act as SME for automation applications, guide process control improvements, and ensure lifecycle deliverables including validation are executed on schedule.

You will coordinate with supply chain and operations for maintenance windows, provide user training, and troubleshoot OT systems, hardware, software, and networking issues as part

Qualifications

• Experience administering/configuring Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Experience with SCADA/PLCs and ladder logic programming.
• Knowledge of validation activities and data integrity concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows Server OS and Active Directory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops moderate to complex control configuration or programming per design documents.
• Acts as SME for Automation Applications and Process Control systems.
• Provides inputs on manufacturing operation continuity and process improvements.
• Leads OT Systems lifecycle deliverables including validation documentation.
• Coordinates maintenance and changes with supply chain and operations.
• Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies.
• Diagnoses OT hardware, software, and networking issues and performs upgrades.

Skills

SCADA/PLC programming

Ladder logic

HMI design

Windows Server administration

OS/IT security basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Foxboro I/A

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

OSIsoft PI

Job description

• Compensation: USD 96,500 - USD 183,500 - yearly

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onX ,Facebook ,Instagram ,YouTube ,LinkedIn andTik Tok .

Job Description

The Senior Automation Engineer is 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. This role is responsible for leading small to medium-sized automation projects to assure project is implemented as per project schedule. This role provides technical support and system troubleshooting for systems and\or areas assigned to this position. Responsible for the administration and maintenance of assigned OT systems as per applicable departmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develops moderate to complex control configuration or programming in accordance with the design documents to meet the functional requirements.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications and Process Control systems.
• Provides process controls inputs and recommendations regarding manufacturing operation continuance issues and process improvements.
• Performs and reviews configuration and programming using defined practices to establish compliance with users and functional requirements.
• Leads the development and execution for OT Systems lifecycle deliverables including validation activities plus associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
• Evaluates and implements new innovation tools for OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, users accounts managements, critical data back-up and others.
• Establishes project management techniques in monitoring, reporting, and controlling automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects). This role will support Capital projects when automation expertise is required.
• Coordinates and develops schedule with supply chain and operations to perform or support maintenance works and other changes to systems in production during off-peak hours. This might require working overtime, overnight 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.
• Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots 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, SCADA, and Data Historian systems. Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Complies with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting.
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience required. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience required.

Working experience administering and/or configuring of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro I/A, is required.

• Working experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development and management would be a plus.

Experience with commissioning and qualification activities, including computerized systems validation. Experience administering and/or configuring a data historian system such as OSIsoft PI is a plus.

Solid understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing processes, including operational best practices and regulatory expectations.

Industry experience exposure to FDA, GMP, 21CFR11, Data Integrity, Safety and Environmental legislation.

Experience designing and implementing Windows Server Operating Systems and related components including Active Directory, NTFS Setup and Security, User Administration, TCP/IP with DHCP, WINS and DNS would be a plus.

Additional Information

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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,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 toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

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