Have you ever wanted to make a difference?
At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Ireland
In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:
As a Senior Technical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in areas of PLC communications, vision and RFID communications while driving activities at the supplier(s) to ensure automation & software support is available to scale up to increased volumes are achieved within ADC requirements. You will lead the technical, and Validation engineering staff. Interface with product team members, department managers, designers/equipment manufacturers, ADC R&D, quality, and regulatory personnel. This role will be based at our TPM in Fermoy, Cork and will require project related travel up to 30%.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee the implementation and management of engineering modifications to boost operational effectiveness.
* Independently devise and execute creative strategies for tackling complex engineering challenges, leveraging advanced technical expertise across various disciplines.
* Lead and design intricate engineering studies and experiments that involve multiple variables to achieve robust solutions.
* Evaluate complex issues, determine their effects, and calculate probabilities to guide informed decisions.
* Establish comprehensive design and process specifications that align with overarching business objectives.
* Ensure all documentation is completed promptly and adheres to corporate standards.
* Take the lead and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to fulfill company goals.
* Adhere to all relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Exhibit exceptional interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
* Demonstrate self-drive, adaptability, and readiness to work extended hours to meet stringent deadlines.
* Practice effective time management and resource planning.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Minimum of 6 years of engineering and/or operational experience to cultivate the skills necessary for this position.
* Proficient in PLC programming with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Codesys control systems.
* In-depth knowledge of Cognex vision systems.
* Familiarity with RFID communication systems.
* Experience in developing and executing software testing plans.
* Knowledgeable in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and validation processes for high-speed automation equipment.
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.
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
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