Transformation Project Automation Lead

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Long-term incentives

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to lead automation projects within the Strategic Capital Deployment program. You will drive schedules, risk management, and reporting for automation initiatives on large-scale manufacturing projects.

The role requires a decade of experience building and validating automation software and PLC systems in manufacturing, with familiarity in AI/ML and CFR Part 11 compliance. You will act as SME and mentor cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years crafting automation software, PLC systems in a manufacturing environment; AI/ML experience.
• Experience with system development, validation, URS/FS and risk-based validation.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 for automated systems in pharma/medical devices.
• Strong problem solving and innovative thinking to implement solutions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation improvements to Manufacturing productivity, quality, and EHS.
• Technical lead for automation equipment and control system design, including requirements, testing, vendor management, and integration.
• SME for automation technologies related to new products and processes.
• Lifecycle management of on-site control systems.
• Provide technical support for control system issues and optimization.

Skills

Automation software

PLC systems

AI/ML experience

Vendor management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

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

The Operations Transformation organization's mission is to accelerate future-ready Operations through purposeful transformation and drive excellence through new technology and enhanced cross-functional collaboration. The Strategic Capital Deployment team leads AbbVie Operations' long-term strategic investments and investment roadmaps, while executing large-scale capital projects through optimized delivery, technology adoption, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Transformation Project Automation Lead will lead the project Automation sub-team on a Strategic Capital Project. They are accountable to the Project Director and will be responsible for driving the schedule, execution, risk management, and reporting for the team.

The Sr. Automation Engineer will be responsible for identifying and developing automation technologies and Manufacturing control systems to improve site productivity and quality and safety performance.

The Sr. Automation Engineer will be the technical lead for automation development and the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new and existing Manufacturing control systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation improvements to Manufacturing productivity, quality, and EHS (environmental, health, and safety), including technology options, vendor identification, and project business cases.
• Technical lead for automation equipment and control system design, including development of system and user requirements, laboratory testing, vendor management and qualification, and integration activities.
• Technical lead for automation equipment and control system design, including development of system and user requirements, laboratory testing, vendor management and qualification, and integration activities.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automation technologies related to the development of new products and Manufacturing processes to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Lifecycle management of new or existing on-site control systems
• Provide technical support to all Manufacturing control system related issues, including troubleshooting and optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years experience developing and maintaining automation software and equipment and PLC systems in a manufacturing environment; AI and machine learning experience, including experience with new technology development for new product introductions.
• Direct experience with system development and validation, including development of system specifications (DS, FS, URS) and risk-based validation strategies, and validation protocol development and execution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and innovative thinking to develop and implement untested solutions.
• Ability to provide technical program leadership, including external vendor management and lead cross-functional team including internal and external resources.

Additional Information

• 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 the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, 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 long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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