Senior Warehouse Controls Engineer

Abbott Laboratories

North Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Responsibilities include system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and change control.

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant field required.
5+ years designing industrial control systems preferred.
Experience with GMP/compliance in biotech/pharma environments beneficial.

Responsibilities

Design, implement and optimize automated warehouse control systems.
Lead PLC/SCADA development and commissioning.
Troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis and document changes.
Collaborate with operations, IT and quality teams; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

PLC/SCADA development

WCS-WMS/ERP integration

Troubleshooting & RCA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA platforms

Job description

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Senior Warehouse Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automated warehouse control systems supporting biotech and pharmaceutical operations. You will lead PLC/SCADA development, integrate WCS with WMS/ERP, improve throughput and reliability, and ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards. Responsibilities include system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and change control. Collaborate with operations, IT, and quality teams while mentoring junior engineers in a mission‑driven, inclusive environment.

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