Automation Engineer IV

About the role

Lead/Support the continuous operation of AbbVie Bioresearch Center's IT and Automation systems, and in establishing a stable and future-ready digital foundation in accordance with the company's Advanced North Star capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the lead technical expert for Automation Applications, Process Control and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Maintains system availability, prepares metrics to evaluate systems performance, and works with stakeholders and users to ensure that service objectives are met.
• Provides input and recommendations regarding business continuance issues and improvements to operating systems and processes.
• Monitors, insures compliance, and conforms to all regulatory and company mandates.
• Provides guidance, technical advice, planning and project management both within the group and with outside consultants and vendors.
• Assists departmental objectives by developing strategic roadmaps for Automation Applications and Process Control systems in conjunction with Digital Systems and business management resources.

Supports in establishing a stable and future-ready digital foundation

• Dashboard development to visualize and analyze data to gain insights
• Data integration across critical platforms for business intelligence
• Rollout of Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Provides training for onsite Users / Engineers in Automation technologies and applications.
• Provides after hours (on call) support as needed on a regular rotation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years work relevant experience required.
• Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems such as Foxboro I/A, Rockwell PlantPAx, Emerson DeltaV, etc. required.
• Experience administering and/or configuring in data historian systems such as OSISoft PI required. The incumbant must also have experience with commissioning and qualification, and computerized systems validation
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems such as POMSnet, Emerson Syncade, Werum PAS-X, etc. required.
• Experience with coding in VB, C#, or other standard programming languages required.
• Experience with FactoryTalk, Scada, etc.
• Experience with PLCs (such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts, and HMI screen development and management would be a plus.
• 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.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and Data Visualization preferred. Exposure to Industry 4.0 technology pillars such as augmented reality, big data, internet of things, etc. preferred.

Other skills and attributes required include

• Ability to lead project initiatives.
• Ability and aspiration to lead a team of engineers.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to assist customers in a pleasant, non-technical manner for problem resolution.
• Proven ability to recognize symptoms, analyze system data, and take corrective actions when problems arise.
• This position requires good visual acuity, with a large portion of the time using a PC or other screens.

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 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.