Technical Project Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Donegal Municipal District; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Ireland is seeking an experienced engineer to drive validation and process-improvement initiatives at the Donegal site. You will design and execute validation plans, analyze data, manage CAPAs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product performance and yields.

Requires a science or engineering degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of GMP and EHS practices for manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant experience in manufacturing validation.
• Experience creating validation protocols and reports for equipment, processes and materials.
• Strong data management and statistical analysis skills (SPC).
• Knowledge of GMP, EHS and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct project plans and validations to meet site goals.
• Support product performance and yields through expertise in equipment, processes and materials.
• Create and execute validation protocols, trials and reports for equipment, methods and materials.
• Manage multiple timelines and ensure timely documentation in line with standards.
• Lead quality investigations and CAPA follow-ups as needed.

Skills

Validation protocols

Data analysis

Project management

GMP compliance

Problem solving

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Job description

About Abbott

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott in Ireland: Operating since 1946, Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products. We employ around 6,000 people across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo.

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal: Located in Donegal Town, our Diabetes Care division manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and sensors, including the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre systems. The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

Primary Function

• Primary role is to develop and conduct project plans and validations to meet site and organizational goals.
• Support manufacturing product performance and yields through expertise in equipment, processes and/or materials.
• Create, identify, plan and conduct medium to large-size projects that require custom, risk-managed execution plans, investigations and/or equipment.
• Manage multiple often concurrent timelines.
• Generate and execute validation protocols, trials/ studies and create associated reports for equipment, test methods, processes and materials.
• Ensure validation protocols and associated reports for related Process & Software Validation Activities are generated, executed, and reviewed.
• Lead and contribute to analytical process development through design and execution of experiments.
• Performing and analysing data, evaluating results, forming conclusions & contributing to design, process or document improvements.
• Participate in and support the progress of failure/quality/customer complaint investigations and report on implementation of CAPAs assigned to the process area.
• Data management, trending (including SPC) and reporting of product performance and other business measures.
• Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business standards.
• Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and divisional policies, GMP and performing duties as assigned by management.
• Identification of opportunities for new technology and driving continuous improvement.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Third Level Qualification in Science or Engineering. 4+ years relevant experience preferred.

Accountability / Scope

Reports to Technical Support Manager or Technical Lead. Decisions relate primarily to the technical aspects of manufacturing product in Donegal.

Compensation & Details

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

JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: Ireland > Donegal Town : R267 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Ie - Shftpre0 (Ireland) TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Company Culture & Employer Branding

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.

Equal Opportunity

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