SMT Process Engineer

Have you ever wanted to make a difference? At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 5,000 people across nine sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946. Diabetes Care Kilkenny Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies, including the FreeStyle Libre 3, a system that automatically delivers real-time, up-to-the-minute glucose readings, with the smallest and thinnest wearable glucose sensor that provides unsurpassed 14-day accuracy and optional glucose alarms directly to smartphones. This enables people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.  This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: In this role you will be in charge to apply subject matter knowledge in the area of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Process. You will require capacity to apply skills/knowledge within the context of specific needs or requirements. It will be a very big plus if you can bring experience in developing projects or sites from square one. As an SMT Process Engineer , you will be responsible for:

• Implementing and maintaining medical device processes.
• Calculating and organizing all data for complex process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations.
• Ensure proper sequence of operation and prepare specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.
• Conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over key parameters.
• Service, troubleshoot and solve engineering problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Improve yields and run rates and decrease rejection rates.
• Root cause non-conformance issues.
• Evaluate new components and new processes.
• Responsible for corrective and preventive actions and investigation management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant third level qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Engineering/Manufacturing/ Scientific field.
• Background in Electronic Engineering and Surface Mount Technology is highly desirable.
• Familiar with FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ machine qualifications.

Connect with us at or on LinkedIn at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews. Abbott is an equal opportunities employer. The base pay for this position is N/A

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Have you ever wanted to make a difference? At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries. Abbott Ireland In Ireland, Abbott employs over 5,000 people across nine sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946. Diabetes Care Kilkenny Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies, including the FreeStyle Libre 3, a system that automatically delivers real-time, up-to-the-minute glucose readings, with the smallest and thinnest wearable glucose sensor that provides unsurpassed 14-day accuracy and optional glucose alarms directly to smartphones. This enables people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.  This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: In this role you will be in charge to apply subject matter knowledge in the area of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Process. You will require capacity to apply skills/knowledge within the context of specific needs or requirements. It will be a very big plus if you can bring experience in developing projects or sites from square one. As an SMT Process Engineer , you will be responsible for:

• Implementing and maintaining medical device processes.
• Calculating and organizing all data for complex process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations.
• Ensure proper sequence of operation and prepare specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.
• Conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over key parameters.
• Service, troubleshoot and solve engineering problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Improve yields and run rates and decrease rejection rates.
• Root cause non-conformance issues.
• Evaluate new components and new processes.
• Responsible for corrective and preventive actions and investigation management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant third level qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Engineering/Manufacturing/ Scientific field.
• Background in Electronic Engineering and Surface Mount Technology is highly desirable.
• Familiar with FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ machine qualifications.

Connect with us at or on LinkedIn at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews. Abbott is an equal opportunities employer. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Shftpre0 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott  welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr