Company:
AbbVie
Location: Irvine
Closing Date: 18/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Description
The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the manufacturing process, utilities and Facilities Control Systems. It includes complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per AbbVie change management procedures. This role will provide technical support and system troubleshooting for systems and\or areas assigned to this position. The incumbent will also be responsible for the administration and maintenance of assigned OT systems as per applicable departmental procedures.
Responsibilities:
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.
Perform or review configuration and programming using defined practices to establish compliance with users and functional requirements.
Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications.
Diagnose and troubleshoot OT System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed. Responsible for implementing and validating OT systems upgrades and data migrations for DCS, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian systems.
Support OT Systems lifecycle including validation activities by developing and executing qualification protocols plus associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, users accounts managements, critical data back-up and others.
Establish project management techniques in monitoring, reporting, and controlling automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects). This role will support Capital projects when automation expertise is required.
Work schedule flexibility to perform or support maintenance works and other changes to systems in production during off-peak hours. This might require working overtime, overnight or on weekends.
Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.
The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the manufacturing process, utilities and Facilities Control Systems. It includes complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per AbbVie change management procedures. This role will provide technical support and system troubleshooting for systems and\or areas assigned to this position. The incumbent will also be responsible for the administration and maintenance of assigned OT systems as per applicable departmental procedures.
Responsibilities:
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.
Perform or review configuration and programming using defined practices to establish compliance with users and functional requirements.
Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications.
Diagnose and troubleshoot OT System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed. Responsible for implementing and validating OT systems upgrades and data migrations for DCS, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian systems.
Support OT Systems lifecycle including validation activities by developing and executing qualification protocols plus associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications.
Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, users accounts managements, critical data back-up and others.
Establish project management techniques in monitoring, reporting, and controlling automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects). This role will support Capital projects when automation expertise is required.
Work schedule flexibility to perform or support maintenance works and other changes to systems in production during off-peak hours. This might require working overtime, overnight or on weekends.
Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.
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