Sr Systems Analyst Manufacturing Systems - MES

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• 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.

The Opportunity 

Are you passionate about transforming manufacturing through cutting-edge software and automation? Join us as an Sr Systems Analyst of Manufacturing Systems and play a pivotal role in driving full-site digital transformations across global manufacturing facilities. This is a unique opportunity to blend your deep manufacturing expertise with advanced technical skills in JavaScript, C#, and other technologies to build scalable, reusable solutions in the IT/OT environment. 

What You’ll Work On 

• Design and develop manufacturing recipes using POMS software across global facilities. 

• Collaborate with business units, engineering, and infrastructure teams to align MES and automation solutions with business goals. 

• Act as a subject matter expert in MES and industrial automation. 

• Implement robust manufacturing systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency. 

• Integrate MES with PLM, ERP, and shop floor systems. 

• Create and update POMSnet recipes and base data. 

• Lead end-to-end process flow understanding, from requirement gathering to recipe development. 

• Support critical MES enhancement projects including hardware upgrades, architecture improvements, and testing coordination. 

• Follow Computerized Systems Validation and Software Lifecycle (SLC) methodologies. 

• Assess technical needs and propose scalable, cost-effective solutions. 

• Partner with IT functional groups to ensure alignment with long-term system strategies. 

• Lead technical teams in developing and implementing new products or operational improvements. 

• Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and system upgrades. 

• Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies. 

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred 

• Experience: 6-7+ years in software development and manufacturing systems 

• Technical Skills: 

• 4-5+ years of hands-on experience with C# or Java 

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript 

• Experience with POMSNet development and support 

• Expertise in SQL, Web Services, Oracle PL/SQL 

• Familiarity with label printers, scanner configuration, and support 

• Manufacturing Knowledge: 

• Deep understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes 

• Experience with equipment integration and shop floor systems 

• Proven ability to implement strategies that improve process efficiency 

• Validation & Compliance: 

• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, validation documentation, and execution 

• Knowledge of GxP environments and full Software Lifecycle (SLC)