OVERVIEW:

Lead/Support the continuous operation of AbbVie Bioresearch Center’s IT and Automation systems, and in establishing a stable and future-ready digital foundation in accordance with the company’s Advanced North Star capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as the lead technical expert for Automation Applications, Process Control and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Maintains system availability, prepares metrics to evaluate systems performance, and works with stakeholders and users to ensure that service objectives are met.
• Provides input and recommendations regarding business continuance issues and improvements to operating systems and processes.
• Monitors, insures compliance, and conforms to all regulatory and company mandates.
• Provides guidance, technical advice, planning and project management both within the group and with outside consultants and vendors.
• Assists departmental objectives by developing strategic roadmaps for Automation Applications and Process Control systems in conjunction with Digital Systems and business management resources.
• Formulates plans and carries out the activities necessary to monitor performance. Analyzes system performance data in order to recommend short and long term systems capacity planning.
• Supports in establishing a stable and future-ready digital foundation:

  • Dashboard development to visualize and analyze data to gain insights

  • Data integration across critical platforms for business intelligence

  • Rollout of Industry 4.0 initiatives

• Provides training for onsite Users / Engineers in Automation technologies and applications.
• Provides after hours (on call) support as needed on a regular rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience required.

• Minimum of 5 years work relevant experience required.

• Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems such as Foxboro I/A, Rockwell PlantPAx, Emerson DeltaV, etc. required.

• Experience administering and/or configuring in data historian systems such as OSISoft PI required. The incumbant must also have experience with commissioning and qualification, and computerized systems validation.

• Proficiency in Factory Talk applications (View, Asset Centre, Admin Console, etc.)

• Proficiency in KepServerEX and Proficy iFix.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems such as POMSnet, Emerson Syncade, Werum PAS-X, etc. required.

• Experience with coding in VB, C#, or other standard programming languages required.

• Experience with PLCs (such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts, and HMI screen development and management would be a plus.

• Experience designing and implementing Windows Server Operating Systems and related components including Active Directory, NTFS Setup and Security, User Administration, TCP/IP with DHCP, WINS and DNS would be a plus.

• Experience with Business Intelligence and Data Visualization preferred. Exposure to Industry 4.0 technology pillars such as augmented reality, big data, internet of things, etc. preferred.

• Ability to lead project initiatives.

• Ability and aspiration to lead a team of engineers.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

• Ability to assist customers in a pleasant, non-technical manner for problem resolution.

• Proven ability to recognize symptoms, analyze system data, and take corrective actions when problems arise.

• This position requires good visual acuity, with a large portion of the time using a PC or other screens.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, or any other protected group status. We will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with a disability, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for viewing in the Human Resources office during regular business hours.

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.