Abbott is a global health care company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of health care. Its portfolio comprises leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional's, and branded generic pharmaceuticals.

Abbott serves people in more than 160 countries and employs approximately 130,000 people.

Dedicated to making the world a healthier place, our pharmaceuticals business (Established Pharmaceuticals Division) brings trusted brands to broader populations in developing countries around the world. We offer a growing portfolio of high-quality, trusted medicines in gastroenterology, women's health, cardiovascular, pain management/central nervous system disorders, respiratory, influenza vaccine and more. Helping people get and stay healthy with quality medicines you can trust.

Solution Engineer IT-Plant Automation

You will be a member of Abbott's global Divisional IT team of the Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD). You will partner with the IT Business Relationship Manager for Automation and the local automation and IT teams to run projects for manufacturing sites and or global Operations business functions. It is a unique opportunity to fulfil a linking pin role between IT and the local Automation teams. This is a global role where each day will be exciting, and you will be in touch and learn from many cultures.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• All-round pragmatic Solution Engineer working in the field of Operations IT.

• Realization and deployment support of technical system solutions with comprehensive knowledge in Operations IT domains such as MES, OEE, and Plant Automation.

• Provide technical advice on system architecture, integration, and interfacing while maintaining alignment with policies, technical guidelines, and EPD's roadmap.

• Under general supervision, realizes various MES, OEE, OsiPI and other Plant Automation implementation projects of a complex nature, often in cooperation with vendors and/or technical contractors.

• Identify, request, and coordinate new hardware & software for projects or for upgrading legacy systems

• Assist or coordinate system implementation of servers, clients, interfacing, application, training, and (validation) documentation

• Assist sites with resolution of system incidents (only during aftercare period), or initiate engagement of relevant internal and external support groups to resolve incidents

• Authors, reviews, and approves project and technical documentation within EPD or Corporate System Life Cycle policies

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a large or midsized multinational organization.

• Expert of Production Processes and related Software and Systems which includes

• Processes: production planning, batch recording, production orders, etc

• Systems: applications and solutions like MES, OEE, OsiPI, Building Management systems and other Plant Automation software

• Good understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, network, firewalls), OT networks (PLCs, HMI's, etc.), Cybersecurity, and best-practices in these fields

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Experience with application upgrade and implementation projects in complex corporate environments.

• Pre - Experience with software validation lifecycle principles (GAMP 5) and/or working in a regulated industrial environment (such as Pharmaceuticals or Food sector).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant discipline.

• Relevant training in automation domain, e.g. ISA95, ISA99.

• Relevant training and experience in Project Management.

• IT Certifications: ITIL, PRINCE2/PMI appreciated but not mandatory.

• Other preferred qualifications/certifications: GAMP5

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

Abbott provides a varied, challenging, and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests, and opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY?     

If you are appealed by Abbott, looking for a job with meaning and recognize yourself in the outlined profile, please make your interest known. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments referring this job profile to recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com