Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Benefits

Parental leave

12 weeks Source: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/life-at-abbvie/well-being-in-the-workplace.html. source Last checked May 7, 2026.

Non-birth-parent leave

12 weeks Source: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/life-at-abbvie/well-being-in-the-workplace.html. source Last checked May 7, 2026.

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401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Worcester, MA, United States Company Description: AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description: The Principal I&C Engineer leads design, implementation, and qualification of automation and controls IO layer for GMP facilities and labs, bridging process, IT/OT, and quality to deliver compliant, reliable operations. They develop I&C design packages, configure DCS/PLC systems IO (often FoxBoro, DeltaV), and support FAT/SFAT/SAT through turnover in line with CSV expectations. This role provides technical leadership, ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, supports project execution and running facility. The Engineer will design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions enabling the advancement of AbbVie's Clinical and Commercial Drug Substance manufacturing processes. Responsibilities Support a Safe working environment by aligning with all pertinent environmental health, safety & maintenance program practices, rules, and regulations. Provide technical leadership for Day-to-day operational shift support for Upstream and Downstream Drug Substance manufacturing. Experience in change control, nonconformance, corrective & preventative actions, and Commissioning & Qualification activities. Experience in various instrumentation with the following product platforms: Rockwell PLC Platform, Emerson

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