Senior Project Engineer

About Abbott

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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened  a new site, in Kilkenny, that is  at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott

As a Senior Project Engineer you will work on sophisticated projects aimed at the development and optimization of advanced automated manufacturing lines within our Third-Party Manufacturers.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and internal teams to ensure efficient production launch and scaling to accommodate rising demand.

• Ensure the project meets quality requirements of all key internal stakeholders including but not limited to internal (ADC) R&D, Regulatory, Quality groups while also being the key contact for TPM site operations to ensuring adherence to the required ADC policies and procedures. Measures and reports progress against approved timelines.

• Proactively recognize and address risks that could hinder project schedules, product quality, or compliance with safety regulations.

• Engage effectively with various teams, including product specialists, departmental staff, and external partners.

• Encourage innovative approaches and execute relevant engineering modifications.

• Perform in-depth engineering evaluations and problem-solving tasks, applying advanced technical skills.

• Generate and finalize documentation in accordance with business standards and timelines.

• Occasional travel (approximately 25%) may be required to various locations, including Europe and the US.

You should also have the following skills:

• Capability of creating process documentation and technical procedures associated with medical device processes & equipment.

• Strong interpersonal skills for liaising between vendors, suppliers, Third Party Manufacturers, host-site personnel, management, and colleagues.

• Capability of reviewing equipment design and conferring with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to select suitable measurement methods and resolve hardware and software problems (such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation or coding issues).

• Analytical skills required to perform root cause analysis, develop and coordinate corrective action measures, and define monitoring improvements for issues affecting yield and cycle time problems.

• Capable of analysing and interpreting process characterization data and prepares technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel.

Education and Experience:

• A Level 8 Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or a related scientific discipline, accompanied by over 5 years of pertinent technical experience.

• Preferred qualifications include degrees in Engineering, Automation, Electronics, or Mechatronics.

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while also collaborating effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging at multiple levels within the organization.

• Outstanding organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

• A proven record of involvement in continuous improvement efforts is highly regarded.

• At least 3 years of experience in automated manufacturing processes, particularly in the medical device or pharmaceutical sectors.

• Background in implementing high-speed automation systems and contributing to new product development efforts.

• Familiarity with the design, commissioning, and validation processes of complex automated machinery.

• Understanding of cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulations, along with automated manufacturing systems and measurement technologies.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance,

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Fantastic new facility

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.