Job Description
Abbott is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to maintain and support plant automation systems, with a focus on ensuring compliance and improving efficiency. Job Description: Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritionals. Our portfolio spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products worldwide. About Abbott's Ireland Operations: Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946, with a presence in nine sites across the country. We employ over 5,500 people in Ireland, with a range of manufacturing facilities and commercial operations. Abbott Nutrition in Ireland: Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae under the brand name "Similac", as well as follow-on formulae under the brand name of "Gain". Our facility in Cootehill processes 500,000 litres of milk per day, sourced from over 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Job Responsibilities: * Maintain and support plant automation systems, ensuring compliance with CFR 21/11 and other related policies and procedures. * Ensure all new equipment is validated as per Q.A. procedures. * Carry out continuous improvement on the production lines. * Consult and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Plan and schedule work in accordance with plant demand and available manpower. * Ensure all Abbott employees and contractors are familiar with Safety Rules and regulations. * Reduce product cost by improving efficiencies. * Identify and resolve faults, ensuring all systems are functioning correctly. * Manage all aspects of Plant Batching System, manufacturing communication network, and Predictive Control System. * Coordinate CAPA investigations impacting Engineering. * Manage maintenance of Medium Voltage Equipment. * Manage Manufacturing UPS Systems. * Analyze trends in OSI PI, Scada, and other systems. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent discipline. * 5 years of relevant experience in Automation engineering. * Experience working with Siemens PLCs is essential. * Experience working on Scada is an advantage. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, committed to helping 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 worldwide.