Senior Automation Engineer

AbbVie Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Tempe, AZ seeks a skilled OT Automation Engineer to lead moderate to complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology systems across manufacturing, utilities, and facilities.

You will guide small to medium automation projects, provide troubleshooting support, and maintain OT systems per established procedures. The role demands SME-level expertise in automation applications, process control, validation activities, and documentation.

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.
• Experience administering and/or configuring Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro I/A, is required.
• Experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), programming in ladder logic and HMI graphics development would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops moderate to complex control configuration or programming per design documents to meet functional requirements.
• Acts as SME for Automation Applications and Process Control systems.
• Provides process controls inputs and recommendations regarding manufacturing operation continuance issues and process improvements.
• Leads OT Systems lifecycle deliverables including validation activities and documentation such as System FDS and Design Specifications.
• Implements new tools for OT Systems administration and maintenance (OS updates, user accounts, backups).
• Coordinates project management techniques for automation projects and supports Capital projects when needed.
• Collaborates with supply chain/operations to schedule maintenance, occasionally requiring after-hours work.
• Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots OT System hardware, software, and networking issues and validates upgrades and migrations.

Skills

DCS configuration

SCADA

PLC programming

Ladder logic

HMI graphics

OSISoft PI

DeltaV

ControlLogix

Ignition MES

Windows Server

Active Directory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Foxboro I/A

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Ignition MES

OSIsoft PI

Windows Server OS

Active Directory

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience with Ignition MES
• Architecture development
• Equipment integration
• Steady state management

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 Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation 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 toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other formofcompensation 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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