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Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024 reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products.

If you would like to make an impact, there is no better time to join than now!

At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.

What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

You need to be a master multitasker!

Your goal is to ensure that the plant is running smoothly and efficiently while also meeting quality and safety standards. You will design, implement and maintain processes that help manufacturers increase productivity.

You will be an excellent communicator, as the role will often require you to work with many departments and external entities in order to accomplish goals.

Responsibilities:

• Problem solving with a variety of features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and coordination requirements

• Control and implement engineering changes

• Design and lead engineering studies and experiments

• Analyse problems and identify their impact

• Set design and process requirements

• Complete documentation in accordance with business standards

Qualifications/experience:

• Level 7 NFQ qualification in Industry Automation, Mechatronics, Computer science, Electrical engineering or equivalent experience

• 6+ years engineering or operational experience

• A strong communicator

What is the leadership like for this role?

This role reports to Myles Balfe, one of our Process Engineering Managers.

You will join Myles team of 9 that includes process engineers and manufacturing technicians. His leadership style focuses on collaboration, morale, and motivation.

What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny?

• Health Insurance for you and your family

• Pension

• Life insurance

• Short Term Disability Protection

• Long Term Disability Protection

• Flexible working

• Carers leave

• Education Assistance

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.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com