Sr Engineer Automation

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott in Ireland

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. In Ireland, we employ nearly 3,000 people across 11 sites, including six manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo. Our operations span diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. With a legacy dating back to 1946, we are proud to be a cornerstone of Ireland’s healthcare and manufacturing landscape.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and innovation in our Diagnostics division, we are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Regional Engineering Team. This is a high-impact role supporting advanced, fully automated manufacturing systems across multiple sites in Ireland and Europe, including Sligo, Longford, and Wiesbaden (Germany).

You will be a key technical leader, driving automation excellence in highly regulated, cGMP environments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver world-class manufacturing solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Automation Projects: Design, develop, and optimize automated manufacturing lines, including filling, capping, laser welding, leak testing, vision inspection, serialization, and packaging.
• Troubleshoot & Innovate: Provide expert-level troubleshooting and continuous improvement support for complex automation systems across multiple sites.
• Collaborate Globally: Work closely with engineering teams, operations, and quality functions across Ireland and Europe.
• Vendor & Project Management: Manage relationships with equipment vendors and third-party manufacturers, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Drive Best Practices: Champion standardization, documentation, and knowledge sharing across sites to elevate automation capabilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support validation activities (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure all systems meet FDA and ISO standards.

Education

• A relevant third-level qualification (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree) in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5+ years in automation engineering within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell), robotics, vision systems (Cognex, CI Vision), and sensor technologies.
• Leadership: Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead cross-functional teams, and influence stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Excellent electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across cultures and geographies.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of diagnostics manufacturing in Europe.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
• Global Reach: Be part of a collaborative, international team with opportunities for travel and development.
• Purpose: Help deliver life-changing healthcare solutions to people around the world.

Location: Ireland (with travel to European sites)

Travel: 10-15% of the time including international.
Ready to make a difference?
Join Abbott and be part of something greater.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Lfdflsg2 (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 15 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable