Controls Engineering Manager

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

Working at Abbott

Job Description

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant 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.

The Columbus Plant 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.

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 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.

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 Controls Engineering Manager role, based in our Columbus, Ohio manufacturing plant, is responsible for managing a highly skilled team of Controls Engineers in support of manufacturing. The position oversees automation projects, ensures safety compliance, manages technical resources, and optimizes manufacturing processes for efficiency, while providing high-level troubleshooting for equipment failures. This work is performed in close partnership with Plant Operations, Maintenance, Operational Technology, and Quality.

What You’ll Work On

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

Required Qualifications

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 Qualifications

At least 3+ years of direct management experience leading technical staff

Experience and/or knowledge with Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System a plus

Misc:

This is an onsite role located in Columbus, OH location. This is not a remote role/opportunity.

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)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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 Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.