Operational Technology Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
• 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
In this role, you will support and optimize OT systems while driving innovation and improvement projects across manufacturing and automation environments.
What You’ll Work On
• Manage communication between industrial control systems (e.g., OPC)
• Work with data platforms such as OSI PI (historian) and OEE/reporting systems
• Support at-line and in-line inspection technologies
• Ensure high system availability and reliability
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement preventive solutions
• Lead or support validation of Manufacturing Operational Management Systems (MOMS)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and innovation projects
• Develop production visualizations, reporting, and analytics
• Support manufacturing cybersecurity programs
• Act as a key interface between industrial automation and IT teams
• Identify business needs and drive adoption of new technologies and best practices
Qualifications
• 2–5 years of experience in Operational Technology or industrial automation
• Knowledge of SCADA/PLC systems is a plus
• Experience within healthcare, nutrition, pharma, or similar regulated industries is advantageous
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
IT Services & Solutions Delivery
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
Netherlands > Zwolle : Building 1
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Core Responsibilities
Support and optimize OT systems, including hardware, software, and industrial control communications. Drive continuous improvement, cybersecurity programs, and the adoption of new technologies within the manufacturing environment.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or ICT. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in OT or industrial automation, preferably within regulated industries like healthcare or pharma.
Benefits
- Career Development
- Diversity and Inclusion Programs
About Abbott
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers, on Instagram @AbbottGlobal, and on X @AbbottNews. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Terms of Use: https://www.abbott.com/social-media-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://abbo.tt/privacy