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The Connected Factory Engineering team will be responsible for helping progress the technical roadmap of platforms, accelerating the maturity of integrations between critical components of AbbVie ...

OT Sr Digital Factory Engineer III

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

As a Digital Factory developer, you will be a key contributor to design, development, integration, testing and deployment of advanced IIoT / Industry 4.0 technologies based in Ignition. Additionally ...

As a Digital Factory developer, you will be a key contributor to design, development, integration, testing and deployment of advanced IIoT / Industry 4.0 technologies based in Ignition. Additionally ...

The Smart Factory Engineer supports the manufacturing floor by leveraging insights gained from analyzing large data sets in order to improve current manufacturing processes. They are responsible for ...

The Smart Factory Engineer supports the manufacturing floor by leveraging insights gained from analyzing large data sets in order to improve current manufacturing processes. They are responsible for ...

Factory Infrastructure Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$115K - $151K/yr

FACTORY INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By ...

Azure Data Engineer

Weehawken, NJ · On-site

$124K - $149K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Azure Data Factory Engineer/Developer with strong PostgreSQL knowledge to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data ...

The Senior Manager, Factory Engineering is a strategic leader responsible for shaping the future of our manufacturing operations. This role drives engineering excellence across capital projects ...

Factory Infrastructure Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$115K - $151K/yr

FACTORY INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By ...

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How much do factory engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for factory engineer in the United States is $116,324.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a factory engineer do?

A Factory Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and processes used in manufacturing facilities. They work to optimize production efficiency, ensure equipment reliability, and improve safety standards. Factory Engineers often collaborate with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues, develop new manufacturing strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Their role is essential for minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and ensuring the overall productivity of the factory.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a factory engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Factory Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or industrial engineering, process optimization, and problem-solving, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, PLC programming, Lean manufacturing techniques, and safety regulations is often required, and certifications like Six Sigma can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability help Factory Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement. These skills ensure efficient production, equipment reliability, and workplace safety in a manufacturing environment.

What are some common challenges factory engineers face when implementing new manufacturing technologies?

Factory Engineers often encounter challenges such as integrating new technologies with legacy equipment, minimizing production downtime during installation, and ensuring team members are adequately trained on new systems. They also need to coordinate closely with production, maintenance, and quality control teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize workflows. Effective communication and project management skills are essential to navigate these challenges and drive continuous improvement.

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Infographic showing various Factory Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,324 per year, or $55.9 per hour.

Connected Factory Engineer

North Chicago, IL • On-site

AbbVie
Scientific Research and Development Services • 10K+ employees

$65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Connected Factory is a program focused on the technical stewardship of key integration capabilities and their associated platforms across Manufacturing Operations at AbbVie. The Connected Factory Engineering team will be responsible for helping progress the technical roadmap of platforms, accelerating the maturity of integrations between critical components of AbbVie's manufacturing shopfloor, and advancing the availability of data for advanced use cases. This will include work with Ignition, OSI PI, Kepware, HighByte, AWS Cloud Services, and many other platforms. Data and Integration capabilities that our team will support include API's and their management, IT/OT convergence, MQTT and other real-time data streaming protocols, Unified Namespace management, data historization, and event-driven services.
Responsibilities:
  • Analyze existing solutions and processes and identify areas for optimization.
  • Gather requirements from business users and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Design and engineer technical capabilities to meet business needs.
  • Develop system documentation, including user/admin manuals, architecture drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Build and execute test protocols to ensure solutions are functioning to specification.
  • Author deployment instructions and implement them across various platforms supported by the team.
  • Intake, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues as they are reported or as alerts are received.
  • Ensure that systems operate effectively, securely, and comply with relevant regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that solutions are integrated and scalable.
  • Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in the field.

Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field plus 2 years of experience as a Developer, Systems Analyst/Admin, Engineer/Integrator, or similar role; or Master's degree with 0 experience.
  • Experience working with Ignition, Kepware, OSI PI, HighByte, and/or AWS Cloud Services.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and consultative skills and the ability to work efficiently with clients and other IT management and staff.
  • High focus on deliverables and detail oriented.
  • Must exhibit exceptional teamwork skills.
  • Demonstrate high proficiency across a wide range of technologies and platforms related to software design and development, programming languages, data integration, data warehousing, data analysis and visualization tools, data storage, network connectivity, and virtualization/cloud environments.

Preferred:
  • Experience with Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, and their capabilities
  • Experience in pharma, healthcare or regulated industry

Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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About AbbVie

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013