Engineering Technician (3rd shift-Time:10:30pm-7am)
AbbVie · North Chicago, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at AbbVie (pharma & life sciences) in North Chicago, IL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Automation
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $96k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 44 manufacturing engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 43 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $89k–$134k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 48%
- ✓ Automation 43%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- Lean 36%
- New product launch 27%
- ✓ Team leadership 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: AbbVie in North Chicago
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Full description from AbbVieAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Works in an independent manner under the guidance of a supervisor or technical lead. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables. Examples of supporting assignments include: system maintenance, equipment or process design and development, validation of equipment, materials and processes, preparation of specifications.
- ◆Complies with applicable policies and procedures, regulatory and safety requirements.
- ◆Provides technical service. Daily monitoring and troubleshooting of assigned systems. Troubleshoots industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, instrumentation, Vision systems, and associated equipment. Expected to recommend improvements in design, installation, start-up or execution of a project or task as well as the maintenance of a program.
- ◆Maintains documentation, monitoring logs, Best Operating Practices (BOPs), training manuals, etc. for regulatory compliance. Assists in the implementation of long-term projects to maintain efficiency.
- ◆Assists operations in the process of troubleshooting to determine potential impacts on production and facility systems.
- ◆Exchanges information with project team members, designers, management, and other engineering or production personnel. Delivers recommendations and suggestions to project team members and management within the department.
- ◆Provides limited technical assistance and information to production, engineering groups and outside consultants, contractors, and various departments within the Company.
- ◆Participates and/or assists engineers in the design of process equipment or systems for optimal performance. Assists in the start-up of new and troubleshoots existing facilities/equipment to ensure optimal operation and performance. Supports the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation and controls equipment and systems.
- ◆Identifies issues and implements troubleshooting techniques necessary to avoid production downtime. Closely monitors systems as assigned for potential issues and/or improvements. Utilizes PLC diagnostics, HMI information, electrical drawings, and equipment documentation to identify and resolve automation-related issues.
- ◆Responds to requests, evaluates problems, determines causes and communicates and implements solutions in the most efficient manner.
- ◆High School/GED is required. Technical school completion/certification preferred.
- ◆At least 5 years prior technical experience in area(s) of specialty with basic knowledge of systems described.
- ◆Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems, preferably Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation or Siemens platforms.
- ◆Basic understanding of Vision systems, preferably Cognex or Keyence platforms.
- ◆Basic understanding of PC hardware, Windows operating systems, Ignition, and industrial network communications used in manufacturing and automation systems.
- ◆Ability to use PLC diagnostics, HMI information, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- ◆Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements.
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Manufacturing equipment and processes require a high degree of specialized attention around the clock. The primary objective is to maximize efficiency and prevent any interruption of production by achieving control over the systems the manufacturing cycle depends on. Primarily these systems include facility, equipment, utility, and controls. These systems are maintained and continually improved by Engineer Technician I’s. They also contribute to the design of products and processes. The role will provide technical support for industrial automation and controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, Vision systems, and associated manufacturing equipment, with a focus on troubleshooting and minimizing production downtime.