Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company · 1 month ago
Automation Engineer IV
Branchburg, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $178K/yr
6+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines to solve serious health issues. The Automation Engineer IV is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of vision and track-and-trace systems across manufacturing operations, leading small to medium-sized automation projects and providing technical support.
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Responsibilities
Develops moderate to complex control configuration or programming in accordance with design documents to meet functional requirements
Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications, leading the design and deployment of automated visual systems, aggregation, and other track and trace systems on packaging and manufacturing lines
Integrates vision inspection technologies (cameras, lighting, optics) with track and trace hardware (printers, scanners) to form a cohesive quality and identification system
Ensures seamless data flow and integration from vision and track-and-trace systems to control systems (PLCs, printers, scanners) and enterprise-level software (ERP or MES)
Leads the development and execution of OT Systems lifecycle deliverables, including validation activities and associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications
Evaluates and implements new tools for OT Systems administration and maintenance, such as operating system (OS) and antivirus updates, user account management, and critical data backup
Establishes project management techniques to monitor, report on, and control automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects). Supports capital projects when automation expertise is required
Coordinates and develops schedules with supply chain and operations to perform or support maintenance and other system changes during off-peak hours, which may require overtime, overnight, or weekend work. Conforms to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promotes continuous improvement, and considers EHS aspects during the design and change process
Provides training for OT Systems Users and Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications
Diagnoses and troubleshoots OT System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed. Responsible for implementing and validating OT systems upgrades and data migrations for DCS, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian systems. Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Complies with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required
Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required
Working experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as Allen-Bradley and Inductive Automation), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts
Solid understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing processes, including operational best practices and regulatory expectations
Preferred
HMI graphics development and management would be a plus
Experience administering and/or configuring a data historian system such as OSIsoft PI is a plus
Direct experience with common machine vision platforms (e.g., Cognex, Keyence, Omron, etc)
Hands-on experience with serialization and aggregation systems
Knowledge of various marking technologies, including 1D/2D barcodes, QR codes and RFID
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Company
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Mowad-Nassar
Senior Vice President, AbbVie and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics
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