Abbott
Healthcare
Sr.ControlsEngineer(WarehouseSupport)
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“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.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Hands-on troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
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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