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Senior Automation Engineer

AbbVie
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026

About the role

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions 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, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for moderate to complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per AbbVie change management procedures for  the manufacturing process, utilities and Facilities Control Systems. This role is responsible for leading small to medium-sized automation projects to assure project is implemented as per project schedule. This role provides technical support and system troubleshooting for systems and\or areas assigned to this position. Responsible for the administration and maintenance of assigned OT systems as per applicable departmental procedures.

Responsibilities

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Develops moderate to complex control configuration or programming in accordance with the design documents to meet the functional requirements.
  • Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications and Process Control systems.
  • Provides process controls inputs and recommendations regarding manufacturing operation continuance issues and process improvements.
  • Performs and reviews configuration and programming using defined practices to establish compliance with users and functional requirements.
  • Leads the development and execution for OT Systems lifecycle deliverables including validation activities  plus associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
  • Evaluates and implements new innovation tools for OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, use

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