Technician, Engineering I

AbbVie

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Hybrid

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Hybrid
Location
North Chicago, IL
Posted
16 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Aug 25, 2126

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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.

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TL;DR · Technician, Engineering I

Technician, Engineering I joins the operations team to maintain and improve manufacturing equipment, facility systems, utilities, and controls. The primary objective is to maximize production efficiency by ensuring control over critical systems while minimizing downtime through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. This individual will provide technical support for industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and instrumentation. Day-to-day responsibilities involve investigating system variables, performing equipment validation, maintaining regulatory documentation, and assisting in the design of process equipment. The role requires proficiency with PLC-based control systems, specifically Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation or Siemens platforms, alongside a basic understanding of PC hardware, Windows operating systems, and industrial network communications. Candidates must be able to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation to resolve automation issues within a manufacturing environment focused on consistent production cycles.

What you'll do

  • Monitor and troubleshoot industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and instrumentation.
  • Identify and resolve equipment issues using PLC diagnostics, HMI information, and electrical schematics.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize production downtime and ensure system reliability.
  • Assist in the design, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new process equipment and systems.
  • Maintain technical documentation, monitoring logs, and training manuals for regulatory compliance.
  • Provide technical support and recommendations for improving manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
  • Evaluate problems to determine root causes and implement efficient solutions for facility systems.

What we're looking for

  • High School diploma or GED is required.
  • Technical school completion or certification is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of prior technical experience in the area of specialty is required.
  • Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems, preferably Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation or Siemens platforms, is required.
  • Basic understanding of PC hardware, Windows operating systems, and industrial network communications is required.
  • Ability to use PLC diagnostics, HMI information, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to troubleshoot equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements is required.

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