Senior Control Systems Engineer I – Automation / PLC

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Key requirements

• 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

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