About AbbottAt Abbott, we're passionate about helping people live their healthiest, happiest lives. For more than 125 years, we've been creating innovative products and technologies in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals—making life better for people at every stage. Today, over 94,000 Abbott colleagues work in more than 150 countries, united by a shared mission : helping people live not just longer, but better.Abbott in IrelandAbbott has been part of Ireland's healthcare landscape since 1946. Today, we employ more than 3,200 people across 11 sites, including six manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo, as well as commercial operations in Dublin and shared services in Dublin and Westport. Our teams in Ireland deliver a diverse range of healthcare solutions—from diagnostics and medical devices to nutritionals and pharmaceuticals—making a real difference in people's lives every day.Abbott Nutrition – CootehillOur Cootehill facility is a global leader in infant nutrition manufacturing. Established in 1975, it's the largest Abbott site worldwide for producing infant formula. Here, we create trusted brands like Similac and Gain, blending high-quality milk with essential nutrients to support healthy growth and development.Every day, we process over 500,000 litres of milk sourced from approximately 1,000 dairy farms across Ireland and Northern Ireland—leveraging Ireland's reputation for a clean, green environment. From Cootehill, our products reach families across Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Canada.This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cootehill team as aProject Engineer. In this role, you'll lead impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the success of one of Abbott's most strategic facilities. If you're passionate about engineering, continuous improvement, and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from youWhat You'll DoLead plant capital projects from start to finish, including planning, budgeting, and execution.Prepare project plans and work closely with key stakeholders to meet business needs and timelines.Collaborate with finance to develop Capital Improvement Plans and manage project costs effectively.Report monthly on project spend and progress, ensuring alignment with business goals.Play a key role in validation programs, ensuring projects meet product specifications and performance indicators.Liaise with vendors and organize FAT testing and other project-related requirements.Present project updates to the engineering team and align with business dynamics.Develop technical designs, scope documents, and KPIs in line with corporate and site standards.Ensure all work complies with quality, operations, and EHS requirements.Deputize for the Project Engineering Manager when required and support Business Excellence initiatives.What We're Looking ForBachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering role, ideally in an automated manufacturing environment.Good understanding of packing equipment and manufacturing processes, with a willingness to learn and growStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects effectivelyEnjoys working collaboratively and can build positive relationships with contractors, suppliers, and team membersProactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement and finding practical solutions.Why Join Abbott?Work on meaningful projects that impact lives globally.Be part of a collaborative, innovative team in a world-class facility.Enjoy opportunities for career development and progression.Competitive salary and benefits package.