Associate Controls Engineer - Overnight Shift - Columbus, OH

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Columbus, Ohio, is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

WHAT WE OFFER AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

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 plans

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

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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 student debt program and FreeU 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Associate Controls Engineer you will: implements and maintains plant equipment, systems and other fixed assets to a high standard of safety, quality, and productivity while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. This role provides electrical, controls system, software, and instrument support to all aspects of the operation. This individual will perform small projects and troubleshoot line control issues on shift with the maintenance team. They will implement hardware upgrades, repairs, or logic changes to drive line improvement in quality, safety, and productivity.

Shift: Overnight - 6:00pm-6:30am and works every other weekend. Example below:

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Week 1 12hrs 12 hrs Off Off 12 hrs 12 hrs 12 hrs

Week 2 Off Off 12 hrs 12 hrs Off Off Off

Week 3 12 hrs 12 hrs Off Off 12 hrs 12 hrs 12 hrs

Skills/Specialized Knowledge:

Allen Bradley Controls Hardware and communication protocol experience desired.

Work experience in the food or any high-speed packaging/manufacturing facility under FDA regulation preferred.

Practical experience in: controls systems, PLC / servo programming, vision systems, process instrumentation, printing/coding equipment, variable speed drives, and electrical devices.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal required.

Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Operations Technical Support

Provide technical support to the Columbus plant, engineering and maintenance teams. provide leadership with maintenance team in the areas electrical hardware, controls systems, software, coding equipment, and industrial inspection equipment, to support processing and packaging asset performance.

Work with engineering and maintenance to implement and adhere to Columbus plant or division engineering and programming standards for equipment modifications and upgrades.

Monitor production data to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen production/manufacturing issues. Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy.

Project Management

Plans and conducts small projects within the controls engineering function.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required:

B.S. in Engineering with an emphasis on electronics, controls systems, and software.

Approximately 2 years experience in engineering/controls role or internship or advanced education to achieve level of skill.

Preferred:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Engineering

DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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