Project Engineer

About Abbott 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 in Ireland 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. Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny 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. This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: As a Project Engineer you will apply scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete moderately complex assignments related to a specific technical field or discipline. Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Drive project initiatives by formulating conventional strategies, conducting essential investigations, and effectively utilizing necessary equipment.
• Resource Management: Assess and manage the resources needed (materials, finances, time, and personnel) to meet project objectives, including planning for contingencies.
• Economic Evaluations: Engage in economic assessments and feasibility studies to evaluate project options and guide strategic decisions.
• Environmental Assessment: Benchmark and analyze both internal and external contexts, recognizing trends that could signal future challenges or opportunities.
• Independent Design Development: Apply standard engineering principles to independently design products, processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Carry out tests and experiments, collect data, conduct preliminary analyses, and disseminate findings and recommendations to various stakeholders.
• Design Adjustment: Create and refine designs for intermediate challenges, crafting detailed specifications for complex components and processes.
• Root Cause Exploration: Utilize a customer-oriented perspective to identify needs and propose effective solutions to underlying issues.
• Process Optimization: Introduce enhancements to methods, designs, and processes while sharing best practices to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders through both formal and informal means, tailoring your communication style to fit the audience's needs.
• Collaborative Relationship Building: Foster strong connections with colleagues, contractors, and vendors by understanding their requirements and aligning on mutual objectives.
• Knowledge Sharing: Mentor team members by imparting technical knowledge and offering constructive feedback to support growth within the team and across departments.

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field is preferred. Combinations of education and work experience will also be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years in engineering, project management, or operational roles, showcasing proficiency in the relevant field.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, practices, and protocols; experience in healthcare, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively within diverse teams, articulating thoughts respectfully and clearly in various formats.
• Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate data and situations, with a focus on recognizing patterns and formulating informed recommendations.

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
• Fantastic new facility
• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. Abbott is an equal opportunities employer