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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 Title: Sr Controls Engineer

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 plan

• 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 + 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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 position works out of our Sturgis, MI 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.

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich. , has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

What You’ll Work On

The Sr 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, software and instrument support to all aspects of the operation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Apply working knowledge of engineering disciplines

• Independently conceive and develop approaches to problem solving that require advanced technical knowledge

• Solve problems that have a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements

• Plan schedules, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project, or in a total project of moderate scope

• Facilitate the definition of a project scope with clients

• Apply new technology where feasible

• Direct the efforts of others such as technicians and outside resources

• Interface with project team members, department managers, designers, R&D and Corporate and Division Engineering

• Perform tasks such as writing RCEs, VCRs, Scope Documents, etc.

• Manage capital projects

• Perform other work related duties as assigned

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or applicable work experience, with an emphasis on electronics, controls systems and software.

• 6+ years experience in engineering/project management or advanced education to achieve level of skill

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and 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

• Interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internals in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment

• Listens to and understands others’ points of view; possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences

Preferred Qualificaitons

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional’s

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) – Allen Bradley and Modicon (Schneider Electric)

• Data Historian Programming – OSI soft

• Experience with SCADA system development – GE IFIX

• Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming – GE IFIX, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Ignition

• Work experience in the food/medical industry under FDA regulation

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

*Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: * www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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

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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com