Sr. Maintenance Engineer Tech - Altavista, VA Plant (Night Shift)

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 is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Sr Maintenance Engineering Tech

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Altavista, Va.

is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

What You’ll Work On

• Troubleshoot and assist in repairs of all equipment, instrumentation, and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Recommend and review spare parts and preventive maintenance program in assigned area of responsibility. Review, recommend, and write specifications and procedures for all equipment, processes and facilities in the areas of responsibility.
• Have experience with drives, I/O devices, man-machine interfaces, and ladder logic (Allen Bradley and Modicon Projects).
• Responsibile for the successful completion of assigned engineering projects.
• Plan, coordinate, install and perform operational checkouts for all equipment and processes in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Determine the accuracy of drawings and initiates corrections when discrepancies are found.
• Responsible for writing and executing certification program affecting all facilities, processes, and equipment as required due to project involvement. Researches and initiates miscellaneous purchase requisitions for materials, spare parts, equipment and services.
• Act as a technical resource for plant and Division interactions.
• Develop statistical and technical experiments to test and analyze new and existing processes, equipment and facilities.
• Integrate state of the art technology with existing equipment to improve the process. Design, provide drawings, and fabricate prototype modifications and test equipment.
• Must be diplomatic in the leadership and direction of other employees and in the interaction with other departments.
• Make accurate and concise decisions or recommendations with timing appropriate for the situation to supervisors and/or management regarding problems.
• Promote safety consciousness as a project coordinator and as an example to other employees.
• Train other personnel in specific procedures, methods, and operations regarding processes, facilities, and equipment as directed.
• Report evaluated test data in the form of verbal, written and formal presentations to supervisors and management for further input. Track assigned funding according to commitments.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years industrial electrical/controls experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Must demonstrate mental alertness and a thorough knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical and instrumentation principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and drawings.
• Good verbal communication and technical writing ability.
• Ability to read and update engineering drawings.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy in the leadership and direction of other employees is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical engineering technology

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $29.55 – $59.05 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.