Sr Automation Engineer
Sr Automation Engineer
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Job Description
The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the manufacturing process utilities and Facilities Control Systems. It includes complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per AbbVie change management procedures. This role will provide technical support and system troubleshooting for systems andor areas assigned to this position. The incumbent will also be responsible for the administration and maintenance of assigned OT systems as per applicable departmental procedures.
Responsibilities
- Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications and Process Control systems.
- Provides process controls inputs and recommendations regarding manufacturing operation continuance issues and process improvements.
- Perform or review configuration and programming using defined practices to establish compliance with users and functional requirements.
- Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot 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 PLCs SCADA and Data Historian systems.
- Support OT Systems lifecycle including validation activities by developing and executing qualification protocols plus associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
- Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and antivirus updates users accounts managements critical data backup and others.
- Establish project management techniques in monitoring reporting and controlling automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects). This role will support Capital projects when automation expertise is required.
- Work schedule flexibility to perform or support maintenance works and other changes to systems in production during offpeak 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 :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience required. Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience required.
- Working experience administering and/or configuring of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV Foxboro I/A is required.
- Working experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as AllenBradley ControlLogix) programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development and management would be a plus.
- Experience with commissioning and qualification activities including computerized systems validation. Experience administering and/or configuring a data historian system such as OSIsoft PI is a plus.
- Solid understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing processes including operational best practices and regulatory expectations.
- Industry experience exposure to FDA GMP 21CFR11 Data Integrity Safety and Environmental legislation.
- Experience designing and implementing Windows Server Operating Systems and related components including Active Directory NTFS Setup and Security User Administration TCP/IP with DHCP WINS and DNS would be a plus.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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 shortterm incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected group status.
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
