Senior Control Systems Engineer I – Automation / PLC

Overview

As a Controls Engineer in Abbott Diabetes Care’s Witney Operations, you will apply advanced control systems knowledge to improve automation in high-volume manufacturing. You’ll work with motion control equipment, interpret PLC codes, and support continuous improvement across the production area. You will collaborate with engineering colleagues to implement effective solutions in a highly regulated environment. This role offers the chance to contribute to state-of-the-art automation and impact patient care.

Pay / Benefits

• healthcare benefits
• pension scheme
• private healthcare
• life assurance
• subsidised canteen
• flexible benefits scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative problem solving across manufacturing automation
• Stay current with control systems technology and apply best practices
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues on system solutions
• Work on motion control equipment and interpret PLC codes
• Debug issues and support continuous improvement activities
• Ensure procedures and documentation meet regulatory standards

Key requirements

• Experience on automation projects with fault finding and modification of PLC, HMI, and Motion Control for automated machinery
• Essential exposure to Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Studio 5000
• Structured language knowledge in both platforms desirable
• Oracle database knowledge advantageous
• Proactive self-management and ability to meet objectives in a regulated environment
• Ability to follow procedures and create accurate documentation

• Proactive
• Strong problem-solving
• Collaborative teamwork
• Siemens S7/TIA Portal
• Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
• PLC programming

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