Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our engineering team in Carrigtwohill, Cork. This position reports to the Capital Project Manager. This is an 18-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a varied role, and you will be involved in everything from completing feasibility studies to leading commissioning and validation activities at a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Manage capital engineering projects within the site, following the AbbVie Project Lifecycle approach.
* Support the Operations Engineering Team in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operations and equipment reliability.
* Coordinate with internal/external engineering personnel and maintenance providers for troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning.
* Lead equipment commissioning and validation activities for capital projects.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver the site capital project portfolio.
* Prepare feasibility studies and manage budgets for capital projects.
* Support major site initiatives and core goals.
* Prepare Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCE) for projects.
* Coordinate with Global Engineering, including communities of practice and forums.
* Manage engineering contractors on-site, ensuring safety standards and safe working practices are maintained, including RAMS, permits, and training records.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering.
* Minimum 7-10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
* Experience with change control processes.
* Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory standards in pharma.
* Site experience with OSD equipment, cleanroom processing/utilities, HVAC, CIP systems, water systems, nitrogen, etc.
Nice to Have Experience
* Process engineering, batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning, validation, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
* Experience with Trackwise change control system.
* Electrical system design, installation, and familiarity with ATE.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
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