Manufacturing Software Controls Engineer
AbbVie
June 26, 2026
On-site
North Chicago, IL
$65,500 - $125,500 USD yearly
Operations
Manufacturing Software Systems Controls Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Understand basic control configuration or programming per design documents to meet functional requirements (IT process and OT methodology)
- Provide first-line MES IT technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production, and Technical Operations for automation-related problems; train IT Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications
- Diagnose and troubleshoot control system hardware, software, and networking issues
- Perform site IT system (PLC’s, SCADA, Data Historian) upgrades and data migrations
- Develop and execute qualification protocols and associated technical documentation (Functional and/or Design Specifications) following IT systems lifecycle validation activities
- Perform scheduled IT systems administration and maintenance (OS/anti-virus updates, user account management, critical data backups, etc.) to support automation business processes
- Evaluate and recommend control system support improvements; establish monitoring and reporting techniques to support equipment performance reliability
- Provide production support during off-peak hours (overtime/overnights/weekends as needed)
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline with 2 years’ experience, or Master’s degree with 0 years’ experience
- Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation software
- Experience with commissioning and qualification activities
Preferred:
- Manufacturing/device experience
- Experience programming/troubleshooting MES platforms (scripting JSON/SQL), OPC UA (Kepware), and Inductive Automation Ignition
- Knowledge of Data Historian systems (OSIsoft PI)
- Hands-on ladder logic/instructional text programming; HMI graphics development
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) (to eligible employees)
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs
Responsibilities:
- Understand basic control configuration or programming per design documents to meet functional requirements (IT process and OT methodology)
- Provide first-line MES IT technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production, and Technical Operations for automation-related problems; train IT Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications
- Diagnose and troubleshoot control system hardware, software, and networking issues
- Perform site IT system (PLC’s, SCADA, Data Historian) upgrades and data migrations
- Develop and execute qualification protocols and associated technical documentation (Functional and/or Design Specifications) following IT systems lifecycle validation activities
- Perform scheduled IT systems administration and maintenance (OS/anti-virus updates, user account management, critical data backups, etc.) to support automation business processes
- Evaluate and recommend control system support improvements; establish monitoring and reporting techniques to support equipment performance reliability
- Provide production support during off-peak hours (overtime/overnights/weekends as needed)
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline with 2 years’ experience, or Master’s degree with 0 years’ experience
- Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation software
- Experience with commissioning and qualification activities
Preferred:
- Manufacturing/device experience
- Experience programming/troubleshooting MES platforms (scripting JSON/SQL), OPC UA (Kepware), and Inductive Automation Ignition
- Knowledge of Data Historian systems (OSIsoft PI)
- Hands-on ladder logic/instructional text programming; HMI graphics development
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) (to eligible employees)
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs