Abbott

Senior Engineer – Warehouse Controls Engineer

United States - Illinois - North Chicago · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$156kDetected 1 day ago

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About the role

This position works out of our Abbott Distribution Center (North Chicago), IL location in the Core Diagnostics Division.
The Warehouse PLC / Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated control systems within a warehouse or distribution environment.
This role focuses on maximizing system uptime through rapid issue resolution, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of PLC-controlled equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, and automated material handling systems.

Provide real-time support to operations teams to minimize downtime.
Analyze system faults, alarms, and logs to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Support troubleshooting of automation systems including conveyors, sorters, pick by light and robotics systems.
Develop and maintain accurate as-built documentation for PLC programs, network architecture, and control systems.
Develop training materials and provide guidance to operators and maintenance technicians.
Capture lessons learned from recurring issues to build robust knowledge bases.
Propose and implement equipment upgrades, control logic enhancements, and process optimizations.
Collaborate with vendors and engineering teams on system modifications and new installations.
Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies for PLCs, control panels, and automation systems.
Support commissioning of new equipment, system upgrades, and retrofit projects.

4-7+ years of experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Prefer Allen-Bradley).
Experience with validation or commissioning documentation.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues under time pressure.

Warehouse automation, distribution centers, or material handling systems.
Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and other IT/OT systems integration.
Working knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards.
Programming experience using current programming languages (C#, html, SQL) and/or experience in software development.
Be familiar with tools within Continuous Improvement (e.g., 6 Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, etc.) and participate in problem resolution.
'Out-of-the-box' thinking and problem solving.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

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