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Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer - Casa Grande, AZ Plant Location

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Retiree Healthcare program

• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, Ariz., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On

The Automation Engineer /Controls Engineer will provide process controls support for manufacturing operation. Investigates and resolves production problems involving equipment software and hardware failures. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems.

Designs and develops Capital Projects to upgrade equipment/software/hardware related to production systems. Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing engineering work. Performs engineering studies. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to find solutions to the existing problems and execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness. Comply with the plant established Validation procedures, document and communicate changes with Operation, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Technical / Design :

• Experience in programming PLC Logic, HMI, VFD and Industrial Networks (Allen Bradley).

• Experience in DeltaV process control, Fieldbus and Hart Communicator is a plus.

• Experience in Vision/Inspection Systems such as Keyence, Cognex and Mettler Toledo Checkweigher.

• Maintenance of process control systems within the designated area.

• Manage control systems – hardware and software design, upgrade and conversion.

• Work toward process optimization through development of new control strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Manufacturing, or Mechanical engineering.

• 4 years' work experience in automation control systems. Demonstrated expertise in managing control systems including hardware/software, industrial networks, control system design and analysis.

• Have the ability to read and modify P&IDs, Electrical drawings and control.

• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of DC/AC Drives, Industrial Networks and PLC Programming (DCS is a plus).

• Troubleshooting skills, transfer of knowledge and customer support.

• Project and program management skills in a cross-functional setting is a plus.

• Knowledge of statistics and statistical process control is a plus.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Power Point (MS Project is a plus).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com