Senior Automation Engineer
AbbVie · Branchburg, NJ
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at AbbVie (pharma & life sciences) in Branchburg, NJ.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, Automation, EHS / safety
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How this role compares
Against 803 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $97k–$140k, from 274 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 74%
- ✓ PLC 71%
- ✓ Robotics 38%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
- Root cause 25%
- Team leadership 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: AbbVie in Branchburg
1 other open role at this site.
- Facilities Engineer II · Reliability
Full description from AbbVieAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications, Process Control systems, robotics and possess an understanding of common system integration communication protocols.
- ◆Provides process controls input and recommendations regarding manufacturing issues and process improvements.
- ◆Perform or review configuration and programming using defined practices to establish compliance with users and functional requirements.
- ◆Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications.
- ◆Diagnosing and troubleshooting 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, Ignition SCADA, and Data Historian systems.
- ◆Support OT Systems lifecycle including validation activities by developing and executing qualification protocols plus associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
- ◆Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, patching, users accounts management, critical data back-up and others.
- ◆Establish project management techniques in monitoring, reporting, and controlling automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects).
- ◆Work schedule flexibility to perform or support maintenance work and other changes to systems in production during off-peak hours. This might require occasionally working evenings 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.
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- ✓Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience required
- ✓Experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as Ignition and Allen-Bradley PLCs), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts, HMI graphics development and management
- ✓Knowledge of authoring and supporting commissioning and qualification activities, including change control process
- ✓Experience with FDA, GMP, 21CFR11, Data Integrity, Safety and Environmental legislation within pharmaceutical, biotechnology and/or Medical Device manufacturing processes, including best operational practices and regulatory expectations
- ✓Knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems and related components as related to OT system configuration including Active Directory, User Administration, TCP/IP with DHCP, WINS and DNS
- ✓Ability to provide technical program leadership, including external vendor management and lead cross-functional teams including internal and external resources
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This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and integration of automation projects/systems across manufacturing and laboratory operations and provides technical support and troubleshooting for system assigned. Responsible for moderate to complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per AbbVie change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and Facilities Control Systems.