Internship - IT

Abbott; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Networking across Abbott Ireland

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland invites motivated students to join its Undergraduate Internship Programme. You will work on meaningful projects and gain hands-on experience across diverse STEM disciplines, with placements in Ireland’s network of Abbott sites.

During the internship, you will be mentored by experienced professionals, develop technical and leadership skills, and explore future opportunities through Abbott’s Graduate Programmes, aiming to support your long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Technology or another relevant STEM discipline.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist across areas such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, IT or other STEM disciplines depending on placement needs.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support Abbott’s healthcare innovations.
• Learn from experienced professionals and develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Engineering or Technology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott Undergraduate Internship Programme Unlock Your Potential at Abbott Looking for an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, gain hands‑on experience, and make a real impact? Abbott’s Undergraduate Internship Programme offers students the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to innovations that help people live healthier lives. As an Abbott intern, you’ll gain practical experience in a global healthcare organisation, develop sought‑after skills, and build a strong professional network. Whether your interests lie in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or other STEM disciplines, you’ll be supported to learn, grow, and reach your potential. Many of our interns go on to secure Graduate opportunities, Professional Development Programme positions, and long‑term careers across Abbott’s sites in Ireland and around the world.

What You Can Expect

As an Abbott intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while working on meaningful projects that contribute to healthcare innovation. Depending on your area of study and placement, you may support engineering, manufacturing, scientific, quality, supply chain, business, or technology initiatives that make a real impact.

What's in it for you?

• Apply your academic learning in a real‑world environment.
• Gain valuable hands‑on experience with a global healthcare leader.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that help people live healthier lives.
• Learn from experienced professionals and receive ongoing mentorship.
• Develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.
• Build your network across Abbott’s Ireland operations.
• Gain exposure to diverse functions, projects, and career paths.
• Benefit from 6, 9, or 12‑month internship opportunities aligned to your academic programme.
• Explore future opportunities through Abbott's Graduate Programmes and long‑term career pathways.

Placement length and location will vary depending on business requirements and academic programme requirements.

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, we deliver innovative solutions across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and medicines. In Ireland, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites, providing interns with the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in world‑class STEM and business 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?

At Abbott, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, work on meaningful projects, and develop skills that will support your future career. You’ll:

• Contribute to healthcare innovations that improve lives.
• Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts.
• Build valuable skills and expand your professional network.
• Gain exposure to opportunities across Abbott’s Ireland network, with flexibility to be based at different Abbott locations.
• Explore future career opportunities within Abbott.
• Our internship Programme provides real‑world experience, broad exposure, and a strong foundation for future career growth.

Area of Opportunity

Depending on business needs and your area of study, you may have the opportunity to gain experience in one or more of the following areas: Information Technology (IT) Supporting digital transformation, data analytics, cybersecurity, and technology initiatives that help drive innovation, enhance business performance, and enable Abbott to deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions worldwide. Specific assignments will be aligned to business requirements, site needs, and individual development opportunities.

What You'll Bring

At Abbott, we’re looking for students with the curiosity, drive, and ambition to make a difference. Successful candidates will:

• Be available for a 6, 9, or 12‑month placement aligned with their academic programme.
• Be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Technology or another relevant STEM discipline.
• Be on track to achieve, or have achieved, a minimum 2.1 degree classification.
• Bring strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn.
• Have a passion for innovation, STEM, and healthcare.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and be willing to take ownership of their work.
• Have flexibility to be based at any Abbott Ireland location, providing opportunities for broader exposure, diverse experiences, and professional growth.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 19 September 2026 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will take place before the closing date. As positions may be filled early, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

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 Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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

JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: LOCATION: Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business Park ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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 160 countries, 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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