Automation Engineer IV

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Abb Vie'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. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.

Responsible for the design, implementation, integration and maintenance of vision and track‑and‑trace systems across manufacturing operations. Responsible for moderate to complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per Abb Vie change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and Facilities Control Systems. This role is responsible for leading small to medium‑sized automation projects to assure project is implemented as per project schedule.

This role provides technical support and system troubleshooting for systems and/ or areas assigned to this position. Responsible for the administration and maintenance of assigned OT systems as per applicable departmental procedures.

• Develop moderate to complex control configuration or programming in accordance with design documents to meet functional requirements.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications, leading the design and deployment of automated visual systems, aggregation, and other track and trace systems on packaging and manufacturing lines.
• Integrate vision inspection technologies (cameras, lighting, optics) with track and trace hardware (printers, scanners) to form a cohesive quality and identification system.
• Ensure seamless data flow and integration from vision and track‑and‑trace systems to control systems (PLCs, printers, scanners) and enterprise‑level software (ERP or MES).
• Lead the development and execution of OT Systems lifecycle deliverables, including validation activities and associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
• Evaluate and implement new tools for OT Systems administration and maintenance, such as operating system (OS) and antivirus updates, user account management, and critical data backup.
• Establish project management techniques to monitor, report on, and control automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects). Support capital projects when automation expertise is required.
• Coordinate and develop schedules with supply chain and operations to perform or support maintenance and other system changes during off‑peak hours, which may require overtime, overnight, or weekend work. Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process.
• Provide training for OT Systems Users and 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, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian systems. 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required. Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required.
• Working experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as Allen‑Bradley and Inductive Automation), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development and management would be a plus.
• Experience…