Senior Equipment Engineer

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular Clonmel is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices Manufactured in Clonmel includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies–These devices are designed to treat heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia and other serious vascular conditions.

Abbott Vascular Clonmel is the largest Abbott Manufacturing facility in Ireland focusing on both manufacturing and research and development of next generation vascular products.

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.

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  Design and develop automation systems and processes to improve efficiency and productivity.

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  Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.

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  Create detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

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  Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed automation solutions.

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  Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of automation systems.

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  Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation equipment and software.

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  Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

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  Provide training and support to end-users on the operation and maintenance of automation systems.

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  Prepare technical documentation, including user manuals, maintenance procedures, and project reports.

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  Stay updated with the latest advancements in automation technology and industry trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in automation engineering, with a proven track record of successful automation projects in the medical device industry

• Strong knowledge of automation systems, PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.

• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

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