Manufacturing Software / Control Engineer

Software / Control Engineer

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

As Software / Control Engineer, you are responsible for basic configuration and programming per AbbVie's change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and facilities control systems. This position performs system troubleshooting during and outside business hours as necessary. Responsible for the maintenance of assigned site operations technologies (OT) systems per applicable departmental procedures.

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 (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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of (two) 2 years of relevant experience. Master's degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline, no experienced is required.
• Manufacturing/device experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC's and Rockwell Automation software required. Experience programming and troubleshooting 3-axis robotics platforms (Epson), vision systems (Cognex/Keyence), OPC UA Communications protocol (utilizing Kepware), and the Inductive Automation Ignition platform are desirable.
• Knowledge of Data Historian systems such as OSIsoft PI is a plus
• Experience with commissioning and qualification activities, desirable
• Hands-on experience programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development is a plus.

Additional Information:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Pay Range: $65500 - 125500 USD

Where We Work:

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.