Manufacturing Software Controls Engineer

AbbVie Inc.
North Chicago, IL, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$65,500.0 - $125,500.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Antivirus Softwares Communications Protocols Computer Programming System Configuration Software Design Documents Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) JSON Ladder Logic Network Troubleshooting OPC Unified Architecture Robotic Automation Software Software Systems
+5 more
SQL Databases Scripting Control Logix PLC Information Technology Industrial Software

Job description

AsManufacturing Software Systems Controls Analyst, you are responsible for translating basic configuration and programming by AbbVies change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and facilities control systems in the IT space. This position performs system troubleshooting during and outside business hours as necessary. Responsible for the maintenance of assigned site information technologies (IT) systems per applicable departmental procedures., * Understand basic control configuration or programming in accordance with the design documents to meet the functional requirements (IT process and OT methodology)

  • Provide first line MES IT technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production and Technical Operation personnel in automation-related problems as need arises. Provides training for IT Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting Control System hardware, software, and networking issues, to support site automation counter systems.
  • Perform site IT systems (PLCs, SCADA, and Data Historian) upgrades and data migrations activities.
  • Develop and execute qualification protocols plus associated technical documentation like Systems Functional and\or Design Specifications following IT Systems lifecycle validation activities.
  • Perform scheduled IT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, users accounts managements, critical data back-up and others to support automation business process.
  • Evaluate and provide input and recommendations regarding control system support improvements. Establish monitoring and reporting project techniques to support equipment performance reliability in the IT space.
  • Provide production support during off-peak hours. This might require working overtime, overnight or on weekends.

Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelors degree incomputer science, Engineering or related discipline with 2 years experience or Masters Degreewith 0 years experience.
  • Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation software required.
  • Experience with commissioning and qualification activities.

Preferred:

  • Manufacturing/device experience.
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting MES platforms, basic level of programming scripting (JSON/ SQL) OPC UA Communications protocol (utilizing Kepware), and the Inductive Automation Ignition platform.
  • Knowledge of Data Historian systems such as OSIsoft PI.
  • Hands-on experience programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development.

Benefits & conditions

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this roleat thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat areallocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company’ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Companys sole and absolutediscretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie 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.

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