Process Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Ireland is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations at Fermoy, Cork. You will administer maintenance systems, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement to ensure quality and efficiency in production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in engineering/manufacturing, experience with regulated industries, and strong problem-solving abilities. This is a full-time on-site role with travel and a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance demand and preventative maintenance for on-site production equipment.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and support process improvements.
• Contribute to non-conformance assessments with corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to ensure safe, compliant products.
• Support equipment reliability, uptime and production efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain 6S standards and a safe, clean working environment.
• Assist investigations, root-cause analysis and process troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Science degree

Tools

Preventative maintenance systems

Job description

## Process EngineerApply: Ireland - Sligo: Full time: Posted Today: 31160925## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.**Abbott in Ireland**Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,500 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.**Purpose of the Role:**The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through the administration and continuous improvement of production equipment maintenance systems, monitoring production performance, and ensuring compliance with quality and operational standards.This role plays a key part in maintaining efficient manufacturing processes, supporting non-conformance investigations, and driving a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.This role will be based at our TPM in Fermoy, Cork.**Key Responsibilities*** Manage and administer the day-to-day demand and preventative maintenance system for on-site production equipment.* Monitor manufacturing performance and support the identification and implementation of process improvements.* Conduct and support Non-Conformance Assessments within Operations, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.* Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant products.* Support equipment reliability, uptime, and production efficiency initiatives.* Ensure adherence to 6S standards and promote a clean, safe, and organized working environment.* Maintain compliance with all applicable corporate, divisional, quality, and regulatory policies and procedures.* Contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance operational performance, product quality, and manufacturing effectiveness.* Support investigations, root cause analysis, and process troubleshooting activities as required.* Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.**Qualifications & Experience****Essential*** Third-level qualification or trade certification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or a related technical discipline.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.* Good communication and organizational skills.**Preferred*** Minimum of three years' experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.* Experience working in a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or healthcare manufacturing.* Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and manufacturing process controls.* Familiarity with quality systems, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement methodologies.**Key Competencies*** Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis* Process Improvement* Quality & Compliance Focus* Equipment Reliability & Maintenance* Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring* Team Collaboration* Communication Skills* Safety & Environmental Awareness* Continuous Improvement Mindset**What we Offer**Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as* Family health insurance,* Excellent pension scheme* Life assurance* Career Development* Growing business plus access to many more benefits.Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.**The base pay for this position is**N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Manufacturing## **DIVISION:**ADC Diabetes Care## **LOCATION:**Ireland > Sligo : Castle Street## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)## **TRAVEL:**Yes, 10 % of the Time## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Yes## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Not Applicable