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    Sr. Controls Engineer - Seattle, United States - Abbott Laboratories company

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    Description
    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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