Instrumentation & Controls Calibration Engineer

Position Details This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL for the GES Global Engineering Services division.Responsibilities Ensures that instrumentation and utilities control systems are properly specified, installed, programmed and calibrated to perform design function.Safely and effectively troubleshoot analog/digital hardware on utilities process control systems, and instrumentation, including distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC's), single‑loop analog controllers and related peripherals such as scanners, recorders, field I/O devices, etc.Periodic assessment/inspection of field device calibration frequencies and addressing "bad actor" instrument performance for replacement/upgrade.Assist engineering in development of functional specifications and/or design on process control systems for controls programming on major equipment/systems.Support validation and project commissioning associated with instrumentation and controls.Ensures tasks are performed and documented in compliance with approved procedures, standards, GxP, and other quality requirements.Completes assigned workload within predetermined schedules, and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Safety knowledge, awareness and compliance with all safety, quality and other job‑related policies and procedures; Actively participate in workplace safety and quality audits, and in other Corporate and departmental programs or initiatives.Use of precision tools and equipment to complete instrumentation/controls related tasks.Establishes and builds relationships and good communication channels with team members, customers, and other personnel, both internal and external to Abbott.Required Qualifications Controls technician with at least 2+ years utilities equipment/systems experience (boilers/steam & condensate, chillers & cooling towers/chilled water, compressors/compressed air oil‑free, distillation units/pretreatment & purified water, etc.), or equivalent related experience.High School Diploma/GED.Knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and process control systems.Capable of using standard department information tools, including but not limited to CMMS, computers, tablets, data gathering systems, logs, etc.Preferred Qualifications 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 Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives.The base pay for this position is $28.25 – $56.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.#J-18808-Ljbffr