Senior Warehouse Controls Engineer – PLC/Automation
Thornton Tomasetti
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Job summary
Abbott in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Warehouse PLC / Controls Engineer to maintain and improve automated control systems in a distribution environment. You will diagnose PLC/HMI issues, support operations to maximize uptime, and drive continuous improvement across conveyors, sortation, and material handling.
This role emphasizes problem solving, documentation, and collaboration with vendors and engineering teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
- 4–7+ years of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with validation/commissioning documentation.
- Familiar with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and industrial networks.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC/HMI issues to minimize downtime.
- Develop and maintain as-built documentation for control systems.
- Support FAT/SAT testing and commissioning activities.
- Collaborate with vendors and engineering for system upgrades and improvements.
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Job description
Abbott in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Warehouse PLC / Controls Engineer to maintain and improve automated control systems in a distribution environment. You will diagnose PLC/HMI issues, support operations to maximize uptime, and drive continuous improvement across conveyors, sortation, and material handling.
This role emphasizes problem solving, documentation, and collaboration with vendors and engineering teams.
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