Senior Manufacturing Engineer

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Tempe, AZ
Salary
$96,500–$183,500 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 25, 2126

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Below market

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This role $140k
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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $149,875–$216,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 229 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a subject matter expert for automation applications and process control systems within the manufacturing environment. This role involves the configuration, programming, and maintenance of Operation Technology (OT) systems, including Distributed Control Systems like Emerson DeltaV or Foxboro I/A, SCADA, and PLCs such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix. The individual will lead small to medium automation projects, manage system lifecycle deliverables, perform troubleshooting for hardware and networking issues, and oversee data migrations for Data Historian systems like OSIsoft PI. Key responsibilities include developing control configurations based on design documents, providing technical training, and ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical manufacturing standards such as GMP and 21CFR11. The role requires expertise in ladder logic, HMI graphics, and Windows Server components to support production facilities and ensure continuous operation within a regulated biotechnology context.

What you'll do

  • Configure and program complex Operation Technology (OT) systems for manufacturing processes, utilities, and facilities control.
  • Lead small to medium-sized automation projects from inception through implementation according to project schedules.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues for assigned OT systems.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of OT system deliverables, including validation activities and functional design documentation.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as operating system updates, user account management, and critical data backups.
  • Implement and validate system upgrades and data migrations for DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Data Historian systems.
  • Provide training to users and engineers on new automation technologies and process control applications.
  • Offer technical recommendations for manufacturing operation improvements and process control optimizations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering with relevant experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering with relevant experience.
  • Experience administering and/or configuring Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV or Foxboro I/A.
  • Experience with SCADA, PLCs, ladder logic, and instructional texts.
  • Experience with commissioning, qualification activities, and computerized systems validation.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing processes and regulatory expectations.
  • Exposure to FDA, GMP, 21CFR11, Data Integrity, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
  • HMI graphics development, data historian administration, and Windows Server OS management (preferred).

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