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

Abbott in Ireland

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 6,500 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Purpose of the Role:

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through the administration and continuous improvement of production equipment maintenance systems, monitoring production performance, and ensuring compliance with quality and operational standards.

This role plays a key part in maintaining efficient manufacturing processes, supporting non-conformance investigations, and driving a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

This role will be based at our TPM in Fermoy, Cork.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the day-to-day demand and preventative maintenance system for on-site production equipment.

• Monitor manufacturing performance and support the identification and implementation of process improvements.

• Conduct and support Non-Conformance Assessments within Operations, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant products.

• Support equipment reliability, uptime, and production efficiency initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to 6S standards and promote a clean, safe, and organized working environment.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable corporate, divisional, quality, and regulatory policies and procedures.

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance operational performance, product quality, and manufacturing effectiveness.

• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and process troubleshooting activities as required.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Third-level qualification or trade certification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or a related technical discipline.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

• Good communication and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Minimum of three years' experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Experience working in a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or healthcare manufacturing.

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and manufacturing process controls.

• Familiarity with quality systems, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Process Improvement

• Quality & Compliance Focus

• Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

• Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Team Collaboration

• Communication Skills

• Safety & Environmental Awareness

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

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

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.