Sterilisation Process Engineer for GMP Pharma Ops

Abbott; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support and optimise pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing processes in a regulated production environment. You will apply technical expertise to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot processes ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality products.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, lead investigations using structured problem-solving methods, and drive CAPAs and change control activities while ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum NFQ Level 7 qualification in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in regulated industry and handling complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Electron beam, gamma or other sterilisation technologies experience desirable.
• Knowledge in ISO 11137 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and optimise pharmaceutical/biological processes in a regulated environment.
• Prepare operating procedures and technical instructions for equipment and systems.
• Monitor critical process parameters to ensure product quality.
• Investigate deviations and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree (NFQ Level 7+)

Job description

Abbott is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support and optimise pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing processes in a regulated production environment. You will apply technical expertise to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot processes ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality products.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, lead investigations using structured problem-solving methods, and drive CAPAs and change control activities while ensuring