Senior Technical Engineer

at  Abbott Laboratories

ABOUT ABBOTT

As a leader in enteral nutrition feeding devices, Abbott provides essential tools like enteral feeding pumps and pump sets for those who can’t obtain nutrition by swallowing. These products deliver all the necessary calories and vitamins to keep our customers thriving.
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.

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.

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.