Senior Technical Engineer

1 month ago

Sligo, Ireland Abbott Full time

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across 10 sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.

Abbott Ireland Nutrition Sligo

We understand that proper nutrition is the foundation for living the best life possible. That’s why we develop science-based nutrition products for people of all ages. Our products help babies and children grow, keep bodies strong and active, and support the unique nutrition needs of people with chronic illnesses — to make every stage of life a healthy one.

Abbott is a leader in providing enteral nutrition feeding devices, including enteral feeding pumps and pump sets. Enteral feeding (also known as tube feeding) is a means of providing nutrition to people who cannot obtain nutrition by swallowing. Enteral nutrition contains all the calories and vitamins a person needs.

Abbott’s journey in Ireland began in 1974 with our first manufacturing facility in Sligo. Over the years, we’ve transformed from manual operations to a state-of-the-art, fully automated facility. Now located in Carbury Point, Finisklin, Sligo, our award-winning site is recognized for operational excellence, safety, training, and community involvement. The prestigious Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence highlights our commitment to continuous improvement and a culture of excellence, delivering sustainable results year after year.

Purpose of the role:

As a Senior Technical Engineer, you will be instrumental in managing projects, conducting investigations, improving product design, executing various technical tasks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership:  Lead site projects, develop project documentation, and prepare project plans in collaboration with key stakeholders. Conduct project planning, technical reviews, verification, and approval activities. Investigations:  Conduct complaint and CAPA investigations, developing actions to remediate issues. System Design & Development:  Manage the development of design, validation, and change control systems to ensure regulatory compliance. Testing:  Perform routine testing to support ongoing changes related to feeds, giving sets, or pumps, including competitor products. Continuous Improvement:  Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the team and across the site. Support Services:  Provide documentation, training, and other services to international service centres to ensure cost-effective and compliant pump service operations. Communication:  Present project updates to management, manage project communication with stakeholders and contractors, and educate employees by sharing technical expertise. Consultation:  Serve as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters.

Education & Competencies

Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or at least 5 years of experience in a technical role within a regulated environment preferably medical device. Experience with ISO 13485 quality systems and awareness of Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC and MDR regulations. Enthusiastic and energetic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Self-starter with the ability to work independently. Flexible and innovative approach to work.

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