Engineer, Automation

About the Position

Responsible for basic configuration and programming per Abb Vie’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.

• Develop and modify electronic batch record (POMs/E ) 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. Provide training for OT (Operational Technologies) Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Control System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed.
• Perform site OT systems (DCS, PLCs, SCADA, Data Historian, POMs) 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, user accounts management, critical data backup and others.
• Evaluate and provide input and recommendations regarding control system and electronic batch record 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline (no prior experience required).
• Hands‑on experience configuring Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson, Delta V and Electronic Batch Record Software such as POMs.
• Hands‑on experience programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development is a plus.
• Working experience with HMI graphics development, knowledge of Data Historian systems such as OSIsoft PI is a plus. Experience with commissioning and qualification activities is desirable.

• 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.
  
  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 Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

Abb Vie 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.