Process Engineer

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 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 is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

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.

We are seeking a Project / Process / Compliance Engineer to support engineering projects, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance across operations. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role working with Operations, Engineering, Compliance, and external partners to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing solutions.

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  Support delivery of engineering projects (NPI, equipment installation, process improvements, material initiatives, CI projects )

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  Provide technical automation support and troubleshoot process/equipment issues

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  Participate in equipment commissioning and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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  Analyse process data to improve yield, efficiency, and performance. OEE

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  Support investigations (CAPA, deviations, complaints)

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  Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Compliance teams

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Science (Level 7/8)

• 3–5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, engineering, or compliance

• Experience in a regulated environment (medical device/pharma preferred)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Good communication and ability to work across teams

• Experience with automation or high-volume manufacturing

• Knowledge of validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CAPA, and FMEA

• Continuous improvement experience (e.g. Six Sigma)

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.