AbbVie · 2 weeks ago
Automation/Controls Engineer (onsite role in North Chicago)
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expAbbVie is dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines that address serious health issues. The Automation/Controls Engineer will develop automation technologies for Utilities control systems, ensuring quality and safety performance while collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiencies.
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Responsibilities
Support a Safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health, safety & maintenance program practices, rules, and regulations
Understanding of cGMP processing with change control, nonconformance, corrective & preventative actions, and Commissioning & Qualification activities
Experience with the following product platforms (preferred): Rockwell PLC Platform, Emerson DeltaV, ABB DCS, PI Data Historian System
Day-to-day Operational Support: 24 x 7 Onsite/On Call (as needed), Troubleshooting support to Utilities operations
Be a knowledgeable controls SME for all Utilities equipment operations by: Trouble shooting activities in partnership with the Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams to enhance utilities uptime through the highest reliability of Automation systems
Being responsible for continuous improvement in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Process engineering and OpEx to drive operational efficiencies
Responsible for collaborating within the AbbVie network to learn, implement and share Continuous improvement opportunities within the AbbVie Global Operations network
This role involves the application of automation engineering principles in the design, specification, construction, startup, commissioning and qualification of process equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and complexity
Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred
Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations
Responsible for developing & maintaining Engineering Specifications, documents, drawings, and Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) including Administrative SOPs and Job Aids
Provide AbbVie User requirements to OEMs/System Integrators during the development of process control applications applying Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Conversant with industry standards on quality and regulatory compliance requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11 (Data Integrity, User Security, System Disaster Recovery, Data Backup & Restore)
Ability to communicate in the simplest business language at various partner forums in the workplace
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required
Minimum 2-4 years' experience, developing and maintaining automation/controls 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 is a plus
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
Has demonstrated competency within a discipline
Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. Ability to work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Demonstrates judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators
Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations
Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment
Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences
Preferred
Experience with the following product platforms (preferred): Rockwell PLC Platform, Emerson DeltaV, ABB DCS, PI Data Historian System
Has a technical background in health care, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries (preferred)
Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Long-term incentive programs
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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