Process Engineer - Sterilisation

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: 

In this role you will have knowledge in our high-speed automated manufacturing process. 

As Process Engineer Ebeam you will: 

Responsibilities 

• Provide solutions through structured Problem-solving techniques. 

• Providing technical leadership on product and process related issues. 

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the process. 

• With appropriate training become a subject matter expert in process & product. 

• As part of  a cross functional team liaise with equipment suppliers and perform and manage equipment installations.(SAT/FAT) 

• Monitor machine performance (OEE/KPI’s) in real time to maximise production output. 

• Contribute to analytical development through design and execution of experiments, data analysis and communication of conclusions through presentations and reports. 

• Coordinate and contribute to the design of Ops, protocols, specifications, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ). 

• Performs process optimization trials, and development/validation design and analytical methods development 

• Work on commodity changes and work with Divisional and external vendors on process changes. 

• Seek opportunities for significant, process or product improvements, considering critical quality attributes, critical process parameters, and product performance characteristics. 

• Develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to leadership. 

• Data management, trending (including SPC) and reporting of product performance and other business measures. 

• Complete investigation with support from SMEs on equipment and processes. 

• Be a leader with a focus on a future leadership development/role. 

• Knowledge of analytical techniques and preferably troubleshooting 

• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills 

• Proven Technical writing skills with proven capability in providing rationale for equipment and processes. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 2+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. Additional post-graduate education may contribute towards the desired years of experience. A Mechanical, Electromechanical or Industrial Engineering degree or related experience is preferred. 

• Ability to interpret data, discuss findings and resolve complex analytical problems. 

• Recognize adverse trends and emerging issues. Propose and implement solutions to internal and external issues. 

• Strong problem solving. 

• Strong mechanical and electrical ability with computer experience, MS excel and word are essential 

• Computer statistical skills will provide immediate expertise for the trending and reporting of data 

• Must possess good organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Demonstrate Leadership qualities are a distinct advantage 

• Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work 

• Electron beam, Gamma or other sterilisation technologies experience desirable. 

• Knowledge in ISO 11137 desirable. 

• Travel 15% 

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.