Abbott · 18 hours ago
Controls Engineering Manager
United States - Ohio - Columbus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Controls Engineering Manager role in Columbus, Ohio is responsible for managing a team of Controls Engineers to support manufacturing, oversee automation projects, ensure safety compliance, and optimize processes for efficiency.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Evaluate project feasibility and prioritize automation and control initiatives
Provide leadership, training, and performance evaluations for a team of engineers and technicians
Oversee capital project execution, including financial justification, planning, design, programming, testing, and system commissioning
Develop and enforce machine safety control standards in compliance with industry regulations
Ensure adherence to safe work practices across the team
Provide oversight and guidance for validation activities to ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, and company quality standards
Offer expert guidance in electrical control development, maintenance, and troubleshooting for all manufacturing processes
Lead data-driven troubleshooting efforts to optimize key processes and decision-making
Manage industrial communication protocols and maintain physical industrial networks
Provide technical insights on capital projects and process development
Apply advanced expertise to machine qualification processes at supplier sites and in-house
Maintain accurate documentation of machine software and version updates to prevent production disruptions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
5+ years of experience in manufacturing support with expertise in Electrical, Electronic, and Industrial Controls, including PLC troubleshooting & debugging and various control platforms and software
Strong proficiency in Rockwell software (Studio5000, RSLogix500, FactoryTalk)
Expertise in Rockwell Kinetix motion control systems
Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools such as AVEVA PI, PTC Kepware Server, Seeq Industrial Analytics, and ZPI Monitor & Report
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant electrical standards and codes (NFPA, UL, NEMA, ISA, IEEE, etc.)
Solid understanding of electrical safety and industrial power distribution
Experience with control networks including DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, IO-Link, and Ethernet/IP
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of electrical schematic development & design using AutoCAD
Strong multitasking skills, ability to manage multiple projects, draft project documentation, and oversee contractors
Availability to provide support during off-hours for troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
Preferred
At least 3+ years of direct management experience leading technical staff
Experience and/or knowledge with Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System a plus
Benefits
Training and career development
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
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 + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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