About AbbottAbbott 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 IrelandAbbott 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 KilkennyAbbott 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 AbbottAs a Principal Project Engineer, you will be responsible to:Lead highly complex projects of introduction and optimization of best-in-class, fully automated manufacturing lines within Abbott's Third-Party Manufacturers.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of new equipment and major modifications to existing footprint from design review through to production ramp up.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, implement and manage major engineering projects associated with assembly of finished product including development, build, test, commissioning, validation activities, RCE documentation etc.
as required.Drive activities at the equipment supplier(s) to ensure that production start-up through to scale up to increased volumes are achieved per ADC requirements.The position provides technical leadership and project management.Lead and participates in design, planning, introduction, and sustaining of automated manufacturing lines.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 site operations to ensuring adherence to the required ADC policies and procedures.
Measures and reports progress against approved timelines.Ensure prompt attention of Senior Management in areas of risk, which might have an adverse effect project delivery, product and/or safety.Acts as an effective project leader in supporting timelines, quality disciplines, decisions, and practices.Interface with product team members, department managers, designers/equipment manufacturers, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory personnel.Represent department/division on projects.Show initiative in developing and promoting implementation of innovative ideas or potential solutions and champions change without prompting.
Controls and implements any relevant engineering changes.Independently conceive and develop problem solving approaches which require application of advanced technical knowledge - applies working knowledge of related disciplines.Independently designs and leads complex engineering studies and experiments often with multiple variables.
Analyses complex problems and identifies their impact using statistical analysis of measurement results.
Sets complex design and process requirements.Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business standards.Initial project related travel is to be expected – approximately 25%.
Europe and US (primarily).You should also have the following skills:Capability of creating process documentation and technical procedures associated with medical device processes & equipment.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.Strong interpersonal skills for liaising between vendors, suppliers, Third Party Manufacturers, host-site personnel, management, and colleagues.Qualifications and ExperienceA relevant Level 8 Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing, Science discipline, and equivalent with 5+ years progressive technical experience and demonstrated competence.
Automation / Electronics / Mechatronics degree preferred.Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.Ability to Multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in timely manner.Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.The immediate reporting line will be to offsite remote manager, with onsite team-based support.
The individual will be required to be self-starting and self-motivated.Proven track-record of accomplishment in applying continuous improvement projects.Preferred:Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with automated manufacturing processes preferred.2+ years previous experience in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical environment preferred.Experience of Project managing the implementation of high-speed automation lines in a high-volume medical device environment and new product process development preferred.Experience of design, commissioning, and validation lifecycles of complex automated equipment preferred.Knowledge and competence in development, validation, and launch of high-volume manufacturing lines for medical devices.Prior experience and familiarity with a cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulated environment.Understanding & knowledge of automated manufacturing systems, measuring technology, equipment software, pneumatics, electronics, vision systems, lasers, and GAMP guidelines.Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.