Sr. Controls Engineer

3 weeks ago

Seattle, United States Abbott Laboratories company Full time

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

The Controls Engineer implements and maintains plant equipment, systems and other fixed assets to a high standard of safety, quality and productivity at the lowest possible cost while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. This role provides electrical, controls system, softwareand instrument support to all aspects of the operation.

Major Responsibilities:

Applies working knowledge of engineering disciplines

Independently conceives and develops approaches to problem solving that requires advanced technical knowledge

Solves problems that have a variety of complex features, such asconflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materialsand difficult coordination requirements

Plans schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project, or in a total project of moderate scope

Facilitates the definition of a project scope with clients

Applies new technology where feasible

Directs the efforts ofothers such as technicians and outside resources

Interfaces with project team members, department managers, designers, R&D andCorporate and Division Engineering

Performs tasks such as writing RCEs, VCRs, Scope Documents, etc.

Manages capital projects

Performs other work related duties as assigned

Operations Technical Support:

Provide technical support to the Sturgis plant, division engineeringand the Quality Assurance function in the areas of electrical hardware, control systems, softwareand industrial vision systems to support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, process optimizations, vendor

qualificationsand

process alternative evaluations

Implement new and/or current manufacturing methods into manufacturing

Monitor production to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen

production/manufacturing

issues

Provide technical training to plant personnel including engineering, equipment operators, electricians, instrument techniciansand maintenance

Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy

Design Engineering:

Complete electrical, controlsand software related engineering activities, incorporating best available technologies while adhering to Abbott policies, regulatory requirements, GMP standards, Abbott Engineering Standards and Environmental Health/Safety regulations

Create equipment/process specifications, drawingsand software as required and ensure that existing documentation is accurate and appropriate

Research, recommend, implementand qualify replacement parts for

discontinued/obsolete

components, equipmentand software

Cost Reduction/Productivity Improvement:

Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement projects within Abbott Nutrition

Areas of focus include process improvements, new manufacturing processesand new technologies

EHS:

Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for Environmental Health and Safety performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS program

Education:

B.S. in Engineering with an emphasis on electronics, controls systemsand software. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred.

Background:

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals

2+ years experience in engineering/project management or advanced education to achieve level of skill

Skills/Specialized Knowledge:

Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) – Allen Bradley and Modicon (Schneider Electric) preferred

SCADA system development – GE IFIX preferred

Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming – GE IFIX, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Ignition preferred

Data Historian Programming – OSI soft

Work experience in the food/medical industry under FDA regulation preferred

Good communication skills, both written and verbal required

Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practicesand procedures

Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data involves a review of identifiable factors

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

Strong leadership skills required

Interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internals in a collaborative,

fast-pacedgoal-driven

environment

Listens to and understands others’ points of view; possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences

Accountability/Scope/Budget:

Interfaces with production team members, department managersand Division Engineering/QA functions

May represent department/plant on projects or segments of projects

Receives general supervision and exercises some discretion as to work details

Reviews and approves related inputs such as drawings and specifications prepared by technical support personnel

May determine technical objectives of assignments; exercises latitude in approach to problem solving

Leads small project teams; supports larger programs to successful completion

Responsible for completing project tasks within time and budget constraints

Prepares design specifications and recommendations for presentation and approval

Work is reviewed for overall accuracy, completeness andsoundness of technical judgment

Identifies and quantifies technical risks and their consequences relative to the success of a project andrecommends appropriate action (e.g. reports calculations and recommendations in terms concrete enough for management to make an informed decision)

Coordinates efforts with technical and support staff

Guides the efforts of technicians and outside personnel

This position has a direct impact on productivity and performance throughout the plant. This includes product quality and the effective utilization of headcount/equipment

This job is performed in a regulated quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non-compliance with governmental regulations

This position is accountable for regulatory compliance of the Maintenance operation including equipment change control

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