AbbVie · 1 day ago
Engineer, Automation I
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. The Engineer, Automation I role involves basic configuration and programming for manufacturing processes and system troubleshooting, as well as providing technical support and training for operational technology systems.
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Responsibilities
Develop basic control configuration or programming in accordance with the design documents to meet the functional requirements
Provide first line technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production and Technical Operation personnel in automation related problems as need arises. Provides training for OT Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications
Diagnose and troubleshooting Control System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed
Perform site OT systems (Antares, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian) upgrades and data migrations activities
Develop and execute qualification protocols plus associated technical documentation like System’s Functional and/or Design Specifications following OT Systems lifecycle validation activities
Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, users accounts managements, critical data back-up and others
Evaluate and provide input and recommendations regarding control system improvements. Establish monitoring and reporting project techniques to support equipment performance reliability
Provide production support during off-peak hours. This might require working overtime, overnight or on weekends
Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of (two) 2 years of relevant experience
Hans-on experience with serialization systems and related vision systems such as Antares
Hands-on experience programming in ladder logic and instructional texts
Working experience with HMI graphics development
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline, no experience is required
HMI graphics development is a plus
Knowledge of Data Historian systems such as OSIsoft PI is a plus
Experience with commissioning and qualification activities, desirable
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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