Make a Difference with Abbott
We offer the opportunity to play a crucial role in helping people live more fully at all stages of their lives. As a global healthcare leader, our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
About Abbott Ireland
In Ireland, we employ around 6,000 people across ten sites. Our manufacturing facilities are located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo. We also have commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway.
Diabetes Care Kilkenny
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny reflects the growing demand for our global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies.
Purpose of this Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will identify, plan, and execute small to large-size projects across multiple different manufacturing sites globally.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee electrical engineering operations projects as part of a global engineering team, ensuring timely project completion within budget and aligned with established objectives.
* Engage in design evaluations and facilitate design considerations for the manufacturing of new devices.
* Direct intricate projects focused on expanding supplier networks and modifying or enhancing production lines.
* Cultivate and sustain partnerships with component suppliers to guarantee effective manufacturing processes and quality assurance measures are implemented.
* Offer essential subject matter expertise to address complex challenges in manufacturing.
* Organize and communicate updates to senior leadership regarding significant business initiatives.
* Provide guidance to junior team members and delegate project tasks to the most capable contractors.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master's degree is a plus.
* At least 4 years of pertinent experience in the field.
* Comprehension of our operational needs along with an in-depth understanding of customer requirements in relation to projects.
* Proven experience in leading initiatives across diverse teams.
* Proficient in both independent and collaborative work; adept at cross-functional teamwork.
* Exhibits strong initiative, problem-solving capabilities, and critical thinking.
* Excellent organizational skills and project management proficiency.
* Quick to acquire new knowledge, skills, and understanding, with an eagerness to learn.
* Experience with cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulatory standards.
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
Why Join Us?
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.