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Abbott Laboratories

Senior Warehouse Controls Engineer

Pay: $125,000–$165,000/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: North Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 20 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 11/5/2026

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Job Description

Senior Warehouse Controls Engineer Date Posted:

3 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 2, 2026

Recruiter:

Abbott Laboratories Location:

North Chicago, Illinois Salary:

USD125,000

USD165,000

Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3002564693-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Abbott Laboratories seeks a Senior Warehouse Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automated warehouse control systems supporting biotech and pharmaceutical operations. You will lead

PLC/SCADA

development, integrate WCS with WMS/ERP, improve throughput and reliability, and ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards. Responsibilities include system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and change control. Collaborate with operations, IT, and quality teams while mentoring junior engineers in a mission-driven, inclusive environment. Responsibilities Design, program, and maintain PLC/SCADA-based warehouse control systems for automated material handling Integrate WCS with WMS, ERP, and MES systems to support biotech and pharmaceutical operations Lead commissioning, testing, and validation of new and upgraded warehouse control solutions Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis to improve uptime and throughput Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and SOPs in compliance with GMP and quality standards Manage change control, risk assessments, and validation activities for controls modifications Collaborate with operations, IT, quality, and supply chain teams to align systems with business and regulatory needs Identify and implement process and automation improvements for safety, accuracy, and efficiency Support audits and inspections related to automation and controls within regulated environments Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians Required Skills Warehouse control systems (WCS) design and optimization PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Siemens or similar)

SCADA/HMI

configuration and support Industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) Automation system troubleshooting and root cause analysis System integration with WMS/ERP/MESSQL or database querying for system data analysis Change control and validation in regulated environments (GMP) Documentation, SOPs, and technical specifications Cross-functional project coordination and stakeholder communication