Director, Global Automation Engineering

AbbVie · North Chicago

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Company
AbbVie
Location
North Chicago
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
$100
Posted
August 11, 2026

About this job

Position Summary The Director, Global Automation Engineering is AbbVie's enterprise-wide authority for automation architecture, process control systems, and digital infrastructure across the global manufacturing network. This executive-level role carries full financial accountability for approximately $100 million in annual automation operating spend and provides strategic and technical leadership to a high-performing, enterprise-distributed team of automation and capital project engineers. The Director is accountable for the development and execution of AbbVie's enterprise automation strategy, governing automation investments for a portfolio exceeding $3 billion over a five-year horizon.

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