Automation/Controls Engineer (onsite role in North Chicago)

Role Summary

The Automation/Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing automation and/or controls technologies for Utilities control systems to maintain and improve site assurance of supply, quality and safety performance. In this dynamic role the Automation/Controls Engineer will ensure the success of Utilities generation and distribution utilizing an understanding and strong background in engineering, configuration, programming, installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of process controls, automation, electrical devices and field instrumentation technologies.

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Has a technical background in health care, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries (preferred).