Senior Maintenance Engineer – Electrical & Controls

Abbott; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Altavista, VA is seeking a Sr Maintenance Engineering Tech to support the Nutrition manufacturing plant. The role focuses on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and project execution to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in electrical/controls, experience with Allen Bradley or Modicon PLCs, and strong ability to read engineering drawings and write procedures. Abbott offers a strong benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 8 years industrial electrical/controls experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Diplomacy in leadership and directing other employees mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, instrumentation, and processes in area of responsibility.
• Review spare parts and preventive maintenance programs; write specifications and procedures.
• Experience with drives, I/O devices, and ladder logic (Allen Bradley and Modicon).
• Plan, coordinate, install and perform operational checkouts for equipment and processes.
• Develop and present test data and coordinate with management on project funding.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation principles

Communication skills

Technical writing

Interpret drawings

Diplomacy in leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Modicon PLC

Job description

Abbott in Altavista, VA is seeking a Sr Maintenance Engineering Tech to support the Nutrition manufacturing plant. The role focuses on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and project execution to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in electrical/controls, experience with Allen Bradley or Modicon PLCs, and strong ability to read engineering drawings and write procedures. Abbott offers a strong benefits package and career growth opportunities.