Sr Controls Engineer Date Posted:

3 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 2, 2026

Recruiter:

Abbott Laboratories Location:

Altavista, Virginia Salary:

USD125,000

to

USD155,000

Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3002566155-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Sr Controls Engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of automation and control systems for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will develop and program

PLC/HMI/SCADA

solutions, integrate equipment, and ensure reliable, compliant operation in GMP environments. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, leading validation activities, supporting tech transfers and upgrades, and driving continuous improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an inclusive, mission-driven culture with strong growth and global impact opportunities. Responsibilities Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for biotech and pharmaceutical processes Lead integration of new equipment, sensors, and control architectures into existing manufacturing systems Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and corporate quality standards for all controls solutions Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain detailed technical documentation Troubleshoot automation issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions Collaborate with process, quality, IT, and maintenance teams on system upgrades and tech transfers Optimize control strategies to improve safety, reliability, yield, and energy efficiency Support data acquisition, historian, and reporting systems for manufacturing analytics Mentor junior engineers and contribute technical expertise to cross-functional projects Participate in continuous improvement, risk assessments, and change control processes Required Skills PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

development DCS configuration Industrial networking Batch and process control GMP/FDA regulatory compliance Validation and documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ) Data acquisition and historian systems P&ID reading and design Root cause analysis and troubleshooting