Lead Systems Automation Engineer – Pharma & Medical Devices

Thornton Tomasetti; The Borough District of Clonmel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland is seeking a seasoned automation engineer to program PLCs, HMIs, robotics and vision inspection systems for manufacturing lines in Clonmel. You will collaborate with equipment and quality teams to ensure robust software and testing processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 5 years in pharma/medical devices or related sectors, with experience in FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ and OEE metrics. Abbott values rigorous documentation and cross‑functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5 years’ experience in Pharma, Medical device, Semiconductor, FMCG industry.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols.
• Experience defining User Requirements Specifications.
• Experience developing OEE measurement systems, automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PLC, HMI, robotics, and vision inspection programming.
• Liaise with equipment engineers to specify controls systems requirements.
• Review and supervise software developed by external vendors.
• Develop testing protocols ensuring software integrity.
• Assist in Site and Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements.
• Co‑ordinate the introduction of new automation technologies.
• Take ownership of software revision control for each automation asset.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics programming

Vision systems

Networking trouble

Documentation

Analytical skills

OEE systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Sysmac Studio

CX-One

Studio5000

Robot Studio

TwinCAT

FactoryTalk

Job description

Abbott in Ireland is seeking a seasoned automation engineer to program PLCs, HMIs, robotics and vision inspection systems for manufacturing lines in Clonmel. You will collaborate with equipment and quality teams to ensure robust software and testing processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 5 years in pharma/medical devices or related sectors, with experience in FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ and OEE metrics. Abbott values rigorous documentation and cross‑functional communication.