Controls Calibration Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAbbott Labs, 100, Abbott Park Road, Lake County, Illinois, 60064, United States
Abbott is a global healthcare leader helping people live more fully at all stages of life. With a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. We are recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
About the Role
This position is based at our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division. As a Controls Calibration Engineer, you will be the guardian of our utility infrastructure, ensuring the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of process instrumentation and control systems used for generating and distributing utilities. You will bridge the gap between design and operation, supporting the programming and specification development of equipment while implementing project-related hardware.
Day in the Life
Your work ensures that instrumentation and utilities control systems are properly specified, installed, and calibrated to perform their design functions. You will safely troubleshoot analog and digital hardware on utilities process control systems, including distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and field I/O devices. A key part of your role involves periodic assessments of field device calibration frequencies and addressing performance issues for replacement or upgrades. You will also assist engineering teams in developing functional specifications for major equipment systems and support validation and project commissioning efforts. Throughout your day, you will document tasks in compliance with approved procedures, GxP, and quality standards while actively participating in workplace safety and quality audits.
Our Culture and Benefits
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and live a full life. We offer career development opportunities within an international company, high employer contributions to retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement programs including the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and the FreeU education benefit. We are committed to diversity and are recognized as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Hiring Process
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities. To apply, visit our careers page or connect with us via our website and social media channels. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity and considering qualified applicants regardless of background.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Abbott Labs, 100, Abbott Park Road, Lake County, Illinois, 60064, United States
Illinois
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupport validation and project commissioning activities for instrumentation and controls
- check_circlePerform tasks in compliance with approved procedures, standards, GxP, and quality requirements
- check_circleUse precision tools and equipment to complete instrumentation and controls related tasks
- check_circleEstablish and maintain communication channels with team members, customers, and other personnel
- check_circleSafely troubleshoot analog and digital hardware on utilities process control systems including DCS and PLCs
- check_circleEnsure instrumentation and utilities control systems are properly specified, installed, programmed, and calibrated
- check_circleAssist engineering in developing functional specifications and designs for process control systems
- check_circleParticipate in workplace safety and quality audits and adhere to all safety policies
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma/GED
- verified2+ years utilities equipment/systems experience
- verifiedKnowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and process control systems
- verifiedCapable of using CMMS, computers, tablets, data gathering systems, logs
Nice to Have
An accomplished controls technician with 5+ years utilities equipment/systems experience (boilers/steam & condensate, chillers & cooling towers/chilled water, compressors/compressed air oil-free, distillation units/pretreatment & purified water, etc.). Associate's degree in electronics technology or equivalent. Strong knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and process control systems. Experience in using various software applications, including but not limited to, control systems, CMMS (Maximo), Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, etc.).
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFree medical coverage in Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plancheck_circleRetirement savings plan with high employer contributioncheck_circleTuition reimbursement and Freedom 2 Save student debt programcheck_circleFreeU education benefit for affordable bachelor's degree
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Distributed Control Systems, PLC, CMMS, Maximo, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Sharepoint.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in electronics technology preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott
What does a Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott do?expand_more
In this Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott role, you will support validation and project commissioning activities for instrumentation and controls; perform tasks in compliance with approved procedures, standards, gxp, and quality requirements; use precision tools and equipment to complete instrumentation and controls related tasks; and establish and maintain communication channels with team members, customers, and other personnel.
What are the requirements for this Controls Calibration Engineer role?expand_more
Abbott is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Diploma/GED; 2+ years utilities equipment/systems experience; Knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and process control systems; and Capable of using CMMS, computers, tablets, data gathering systems, logs.
Where is the Controls Calibration Engineer role at Abbott located?expand_more
Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott is based in Abbott Labs, 100, Abbott Park Road, Lake County, Illinois, 60064, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Controls Calibration Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Abbott has listed this Controls Calibration Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Controls Calibration Engineer role?expand_more
Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Controls Calibration Engineer role at Abbott?expand_more
Key skills for Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott include Distributed Control Systems; PLC; CMMS; Maximo; Microsoft Powerpoint; and Microsoft Sharepoint.
What education is required for Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED required; and Associate's degree in electronics technology preferred.
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Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.