Industrial Automation/Operational Technology Engineer

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 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. 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. OVERVIEW The Operational Technology Engineer position supports and maintains manufacturing operation data systems including hardware and software for the plant's OT systems. The role ensures that OT systems meet the Abbott IT System and Cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime. WHAT YOU’LL DO Support and maintain manufacturing operation data systems and servers including hardware and software for the Columbus Plant Operational Technology (OT) systems. For example: OSIsoft PI, Ignition, ZPI data servers, Delta V, iFix, FactoryTalk AssetCentre Coordinate with IT support team as needed to maintain secured OT infrastructure for manufacturing operation and actively participate in Cyber Security compliance initiatives – disaster recovery, asset security, patching, malware prevention, etc Provide Manufacturing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) architecture support Work with Division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital project delivery team Coordinate with internal quality and process authority organizations to ensure regulatory compliance Maintain solutions for Critical Process Parameters Monitoring and Process Data Reporting Resolve underlying problems: Identify customer/ client needs and propose solutions to address them; make alterations in products or services to better meet (recognized or unrecognized) customer need, e.g. partners with an outside vendor to provide a better deliverable Provide on call support of plant OT system REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred 5+ years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience 5+ years in a related field and/or industry Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Must be able to work fully onsite in Columbus, OH PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Management and Troubleshooting Experience with manufacturing OT / IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity Experience with OSISoft products 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: www.abbottbenefits.com *Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 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) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf