Senior Control Systems Engineer I - Automation / PLC
Abbott
Overview
As a Controls Engineer in Abbott’s Witney Operations, you will apply advanced control-system thinking to optimize manufacturing automation for glucose monitoring components. You’ll collaborate with engineering peers to implement motion-control solutions, interpret PLC code, and contribute to continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. This role offers hands-on work with state-of-the-art automation and a clear path to impact quality and efficiency in production. You will shape reliable, compliant systems that support patients and healthcare professionals.
Pay / Benefits- health/wellness benefits
- financial benefits
- pension scheme
- private healthcare
- life assurance
- subsidised canteen
- Develop and apply innovative control solutions for manufacturing automation
- Collaborate with engineering colleagues on motion-control systems
- Interpret PLC codes, debug issues and support continuous improvement
- Fault-find and modify PLC, HMI, and motion-control aspects of automated equipment
- Work with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Studio 5000; exposure to structured language
- Document procedures and maintain compliance in a regulated environment
- Contribute to cross-functional engineering projects across production, R&D, and systems
- Experience on automation projects and delivering solutions to complex automation needs
- Proven track record of fault finding and modifying PLC, HMI, and motion-control systems
- Qualified to HNC level or higher in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (or equivalent via apprenticeship)
- Essential experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Studio 5000
- Desirable exposure to structured language in both platforms
- Knowledge of Oracle database is advantageous
- Proactive, good time management and ability to follow procedures and create accurate documents
- Proactive problem solving
- Strong time management
- Collaborative with cross-functional teams
- Siemens S7/TIA Portal
- Allen Bradley Studio 5000
- PLC programming and debugging
Reference: WJ-747_30184231