Validation Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Fantastic new facility

Growing business

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead qualification activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on Process Validation, Equipment Qualification, and related validation activities to sustain manufacturing excellence and support new product introductions with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant industry experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of validation methodologies, qualification activities, and cGMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Validation and Equipment Qualification activities for sustaining projects.
• Develop and implement validation strategies for new product introductions with R&D, Quality Assurance, PMO, and Global Engineering teams.
• Complete impact assessments for proposed process changes and new products to determine validation requirements.
• Generate, execute, review, and approve validation protocols and validation reports.
• Support Process and Software Validation activities across the manufacturing site.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and software systems.
• Drive compliance and operational excellence through effective validation practices.

Skills

Validation

cGMP knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Education

NFQ Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline

Job description

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

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

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture 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 systems.

About the Role

This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, product quality, and operational excellence within a regulated manufacturing environment. The Validation Engineer will lead qualification activities for sustaining projects while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support new product introductions and process improvements. The position will focus on Process Validation, Equipment Qualification, and associated validation activities to ensure manufacturing processes remain compliant, efficient, and capable of delivering high‑quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Process Validation and Equipment Qualification activities for sustaining projects.


• Develop and implement validation strategies for new product introductions in collaboration with R&D, Quality Assurance, PMO, and Global Engineering teams.


• Complete impact assessments for proposed process changes and new products to determine validation requirements.


• Generate, execute, review, and approve validation protocols and validation reports.


• Support Process and Software Validation activities across the manufacturing site.


• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and software systems.


• Support the implementation and validation of process improvements.


• Drive compliance and operational excellence through effective validation practices.


• Manage multiple projects and priorities while adhering to established timelines.


• Communicate project progress and validation status updates to management and key stakeholders.


• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.


• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineering team members.


• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, divisional procedures, and regulatory requirements.


• Maintain a strong understanding of current cGMP requirements and industry regulations.

Education & Experience

NFQ Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 2 years' relevant industry experience. Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred. Experience within high‑volume manufacturing operations would be advantageous. Knowledge of validation methodologies, qualification activities, and cGMP requirements.

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, Fantastic new facility, Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

Contact

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.

Equal Opportunity

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer 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 > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Ie - Kkyflx (Ireland) TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes 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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