Abbott

Healthcare

Sr.ControlsEngineer(WarehouseSupport)

$78–156k North Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Controls Engineer (Warehouse Support) at Abbott. Skills: PLC programming, Automation systems, Troubleshooting. Maintain automated control systems. Troubleshoot automated control systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize system uptime; Minimize downtime; Enhance reliability; Enhance efficiency; Enhance performance; Maximize uptime; Maximize equipment lifespan

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Hands-on troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Traveling up to 5%, Keyboard use

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering, 4-7+ years PLC programming, FDA regulated manufacturing experience, Experience with validation documentation, Experience with commissioning documentation, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus), Electrical systems and control panels, Troubleshoot complex automation issues

Nice to Have

Warehouse automation experience, Distribution center experience, Material handling systems experience, WMS and IT/OT systems integration, Quality software engineering principles, Programming experience using C#, html, SQL, Software development experience, Tools within Continuous Improvement, Manage multiple tasks, Prioritize the workday, Out-of-the-box thinking, Problem solving

What You'll Do.

Maintain automated control systems

Troubleshoot automated control systems

Improve automated control systems

Resolve control system issues

Provide real-time support

Analyze system faults

Analyze system alarms

Implement corrective actions

Support troubleshooting automation systems

Develop as-built documentation

Maintain as-built documentation

Update electrical schematics

Update system configurations

Create troubleshooting guides

Improve troubleshooting guides

Develop training materials

Provide guidance to operators

Provide guidance to technicians

Capture lessons learned

Identify system improvements

Propose equipment upgrades

Implement equipment upgrades

Propose control logic enhancements

Implement control logic enhancements

Propose process optimizations

Implement process optimizations

Collaborate with vendors

Collaborate with engineering teams

Develop preventive maintenance strategies

Execute preventive maintenance strategies

Monitor system health

Implement predictive maintenance techniques

Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules

Support commissioning of new equipment

Support commissioning of system upgrades

Support commissioning of retrofit projects

Conduct Factory acceptance testing

Conduct site acceptance testing

Validate system performance

Verify operation of safety circuits

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Operations teams

Communication Scope

Technical documentation

Process & Methodology

Continuous Improvement, 6 Sigma, Lean, Kaizen

Full Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: * Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. * Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. * An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution * Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. * A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. * A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies

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