Senior Controls Engineer

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sylmar, CA
Salary
$90,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
16 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $135k
$78k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $138,187–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that manufactures and markets a broad and diversified line of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Industry: Healthcare & Medical Devices

Abbott currently has 56 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,300–$226,700 across 54 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Controls Engineer

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This position within the Product Development team at CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management involves supporting production and process development for FDA-regulated products. The role entails interfacing with internal customers to provide controls support, developing and maintaining automated equipment, evaluating design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability principles, and establishing machine specifications. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, conducting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and creating detailed plans for process improvements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automation control software, PLC programming, industrial robotics, servos, pneumatic systems, sensors, and machine vision systems, along with a strong understanding of qualification and regulatory requirements in the medical device industry. Experience in designing automated production equipment for both low and high volume processes is essential, as well as the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

PLC Robotics Servos Pneumatic systems Sensors Machine Vision Design Review IQ/OQ/PQ Automation Control Software Manufacturing Documents Standard Operating Procedures Validation Protocols Risk Assessments Cross Functional Project Teams Process Improvement Quality System Records

What you'll do

  • Supports development and maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Evaluates process alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability principles.
  • Interfaces with vendors to procure materials, services, and equipment.
  • Assembles and evaluates automated equipment for production support.
  • Establishes machine specifications and supports equipment validations.

What we're looking for

  • Hands-on experience with automation control software and PLC programming.
  • Expertise in industrial robotics, servos, pneumatic systems, sensors, and machine vision.
  • Knowledge of medical device industry qualification and regulatory requirements.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an automation controls engineer.
  • Ability to design and fabricate automated production equipment for various processes.
  • Strong communication skills with all organizational levels.
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

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