Internship - Engineering

1170 Abt Ireland - AIMO-Bermuda Branch; The Borough District of Clonmel; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is offering an Undergraduate Engineering Internship Programme across Ireland, with four opportunities at sites in Cavan, Longford and Donegal. As an Engineering Intern you’ll gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and healthcare engineering, working with cross‑functional teams on real projects that impact patients globally.

You’ll develop technical, analytical and project management skills, while building a network across Abbott’s Ireland operations and exploring future career

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree with a 2.1 classification or higher.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects across multiple disciplines (Manufacturing, Process, Project, Facilities, Automation, Maintenance).
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders on real business projects.
• Develop practical technical and analytical skills aligned to your academic programme.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Engineering degree (2.1 or higher)

Job description

Job Description

Abbott Undergraduate Engineering Internship Programme 4 Remaining Engineering Internship Opportunities Available Unlock Your Potential at Abbott.

Are you looking to apply your engineering knowledge, gain hands‑on industry experience, and work on projects that make a real difference? Abbott's Undergraduate Engineering Internship Programme offers students the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while contributing to innovative healthcare technologies that help people live healthier lives.

We currently have four remaining Engineering Internship opportunities available across the following Abbott Ireland sites: Abbott Nutrition, Cavan; Abbott Diagnostics, Longford; Abbott Diabetes Care, Donegal.

As an Abbott Engineering Intern, you'll gain practical experience in a global healthcare organisation, develop highly sought‑after technical skills, and build valuable professional networks while working in world‑class manufacturing and engineering environments. Many of our interns go on to secure Graduate opportunities, Professional Development Programme (PDP) positions, and long‑term careers across Abbott's operations in Ireland and globally.

What You Can Expect

As an Engineering Intern at Abbott, you will gain hands‑on experience while supporting projects that drive innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing and healthcare operations.

Depending on the site and assignment, you may gain exposure to:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Facilities Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Maintenance Engineering
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives

You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams, contribute to real business projects, and develop practical skills that complement your academic studies.

What's in it for You?

• Apply your academic learning in a real‑world engineering environment.
• Gain valuable hands‑on experience with a global healthcare leader.
• Work on meaningful projects that improve products and processes impacting millions of people worldwide.
• Learn from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Develop technical, analytical, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Build your professional network across Abbott's Ireland operations.
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and healthcare innovation.
• Benefit from a structured internship experience aligned to your academic programme.
• Explore future opportunities through Abbott's Graduate Programmes and Professional Development Programmes.

Placement length will align with academic programme requirements and business needs.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader developing life‑changing technologies that help people live healthier lives. With more than 122,000 colleagues serving people in over 160 countries, Abbott delivers innovative solutions across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. In Ireland, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites, providing engineering students with the opportunity to gain experience in world‑class manufacturing and technology environments while contributing to healthcare innovation.

Employment offers are subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening.

Why Choose Abbott?

• Contribute to technologies and manufacturing processes that improve lives.
• Learn from experienced engineering and operations professionals.
• Build valuable technical and professional skills.
• Develop your understanding of highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Expand your professional network across Abbott's Ireland operations.
• Explore future career opportunities within Abbott.

Our internship programme provides real‑world experience, broad exposure, and a strong foundation for future engineering careers.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for ambitious students who are eager to apply their engineering knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. Successful candidates will:

• Be available for a placement aligned to their academic programme requirements.
• Be pursuing a degree in: Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Automation Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechatronics; Facilities Engineering; Industrial Engineering; or Computer Science.
• Be on track to achieve, or have achieved, a minimum 2.1 degree classification.
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
• Show initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
• Have a passion for engineering, innovation, and healthcare.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment and take ownership of their work.

Closing Date

20 November 2026 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews may take place before the closing date.

Benefits

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Abbott in Ireland | Benefits.

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Job Details

• JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support
• DIVISION: AVD Vascular
• LOCATION: Ireland > Cootehill : Dromore West
• ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: Ireland > Donegal Town : R267, Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck
• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: No
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes
• SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Our Mission & Values

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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