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 IrelandIn 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 KilkennyOur 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 that enable 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:As the Principal Project Lead SMT you will be responsible for the introduction and optimization of PCBA manufacturing lines with in-circuit testing into an Abbott facility. Leading cross functional teams to support large scale projects including the implementation of new processes and products into manufacturing sites. You will have prior experience and familiarity with a cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulated environments. A good understanding & knowledge of PCBA manufacturing systems, measuring technology, equipment software, basic knowledge of the design of electronic circuits & GAMP guidelines. Competency with SMT Technology, RF and NFC communications, robotic pick and place, equipment control systems, lasers.This role will requireProject related travel approximately of 30-50%, to the US and Europe.Key Responsibilities: .Creates activities at the equipment supplier(s) to ensure that production start-up through to increase volumes are achieved within ADC requirements.Provides technical leadership, project management, and mentorship to engineers and team members.· Spearhead and participates in design, planning, introduction, and sustaining of PCBA manufacturing lines.Provides technical, validation, and less experienced engineering staff.Interconnects with product team members, department managers, designers/equipment manufacturers, ADC R&D, quality and regulatory personnel.Represents the department/division on projects.Develops and promotes the implementation of new ideas or potential solutions and champions change without causing a delay.Implements any necessary engineering changes.Develops and provides solutions to problems that require advanced technical expertise.Plans and conducts small to medium-sized assigned projects requiring conventional methods of planning, investigations, and/or equipment.Designs and leads complex engineering studies and experiments frequently with multiple variables.Analyses complex issues and determines their impact using statistical analysis of measurement results.Sets a comprehensive design and process requirement.Completes documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business regulations.Leads and/or participates in cross-functional teams to support organizational objectives.Qualifications & Experience :Engineering Degree or equivalent with 5+ years progressive technical experience and demonstrated competence with Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science/Information technology/ Mechatronics degree preferred.Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with PCBA manufacturing processes and programming (screen printing, pick and place, SPI/AOI, reflow) required.Relevant test engineering experience an advantage.Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.Experience in electronic engineering and/or in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing.Experience of design, commissioning, and validation lifecycles of complex automated equipment.Proven track record in applying continuous improvement projects.What we OfferAttractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such asFamily health insurance,Excellent pension schemeLife assuranceCareer DevelopmentFantastic new facilityGrowing business plus access to many more benefits.Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/,on LinkedIn atwww.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/,on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews.Abbott is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr