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 serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 4,000 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and 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 Ireland 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.

The main responsibility of the Technical Engineer is to support Technical Support, primarily the STARS lab, and its engineering, validation and maintenance activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Generate, execute and review validation protocols and associated reports for related Process & Software Validation Activities.

• Monitoring of manufacturing processes.

• Provide Engineering support when required.

• Machine maintenance and part management.

• Identification of opportunities and Improvements on current manufacturing process & software.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once while adhering to project plans and timelines.

• Assist in providing Technical information for Non-Conformance reports relating to Manufacturing Process & Software.

• Ensure adherence to 6S in the Technical areas ensuring the department conducts its business in a manner designed to be productive and protective of human health, safety and the environment.

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management

Main Requirements

• Third level qualification in Science/Engineering/Manufacturing

• Very strong SQL and database systems knowledge and experience

• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience required

Abbott offers a generous relocation package for those required to relocate to take up the role. Terms and conditions will be discussed at offer stage.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com