Senior Automation Engineer

AbbVie

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Barceloneta, PR
Salary: $80,500–$156,500 / yr
Posted: 67 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Jul 6, 2126
Nearby: 2 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k

This role $118k

$66k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $142,112–$204,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $173k 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 297 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 271 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Automation Engineer

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The Sr Automation Engineer joins the Operations team to manage the configuration and programming of Operation Technology systems for manufacturing processes, utilities, and facilities control. This role involves leading small to medium automation projects, providing technical support, troubleshooting hardware and networking issues, and performing system upgrades for DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Data Historian systems. The candidate will develop complex control configurations based on design documents, manage lifecycle deliverables including validation activities, and provide training to other engineers. Key technical requirements include experience with Emerson DeltaV or Foxboro I/A, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, ladder logic, and OSIsoft PI. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with FDA, GMP, 21CFR11, and Data Integrity standards to solve critical production and infrastructure challenges within the manufacturing environment.

Skills

DCS PLC SCADA Emerson DeltaV Foxboro I/A Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ladder Logic OSIsoft PI Windows Server Active Directory TCP/IP DHCP DNS HMI Data Historian 21CFR11 GMP Computerized Systems Validation

What you'll do

Program and configure 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 DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Data Historian systems.
Manage the full lifecycle of OT systems including validation activities and the creation of functional and design specifications.
Perform routine administration tasks such as operating system updates, user account management, and critical data backups.
Provide expert recommendations for process improvements and manufacturing operation continuity.
Coordinate with supply chain and operations teams to schedule maintenance work and system changes during off-peak hours.
Train engineers and users on new automation technologies and process control applications.

What we're looking for

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

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