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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritional products.
In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites.
We have manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny and Sligo, as well as a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo.
Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway.
We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
Abbott Diabetes Care Division Donegal
The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures 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 system.
Job Description
The Technical Engineer supports Technical Support, primarily the STARS lab, and its engineering, validation and maintenance activities.
Main Responsibilities
1. Generate, execute and review validation protocols and associated reports for related Process & Software Validation Activities.
2. Monitor manufacturing processes and provide Engineering support when required.
3. Manage machine maintenance and spare parts management.
4. Identify opportunities and improvements on current manufacturing process & software.
5. Manage multiple responsibilities at once while adhering to project plans and timelines.
6. Assist in providing Technical information for Non-Conformance reports relating to Manufacturing Process & Software.
7. Project management of various projects from inception to implementation.
8. Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and perform other duties as assigned by management.
Main Requirements
1. Third level qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or other Equipment/Process Engineering related degree programme.
2. Strong SQL and database systems knowledge and experience.
3. Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
4. Experience of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
5. Self-motivated with a high degree of accountability and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced and evolving environment.
6. Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience required.