A global healthcare leader in Clonmel is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to enhance manufacturing operations. This role involves driving process optimization, troubleshooting, and engineering support to ensure product quality. Candidates should have an NFQ level 7 qualification and a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience. The position offers a chance to mentor new engineers and apply innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 114,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries. Abbott Ireland In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten 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. Vascular Division Clonmel Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world‑class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development, and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices— which includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies—are used to treat vessel diseases of the heart, carotid arteries, and peripheral blood vessels. These vessel diseases can lead to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia, and other serious vascular conditions. We are currently looking for Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers to join our modern site in Clonmel. This is how you will make a difference: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering support of manufacturing operations, which will involve key engineering metric management and process optimisation activities including Manufacturing Yield improvement, product quality monitoring, lean manufacturing design and material/equipment/process troubleshooting using continuous improvement tools and methodology. Working as part of the operations support team, the manufacturing engineer will liaise with operations, quality, R&D and materials & purchasing departments to ensure quality and efficient manufacturing operations. Main responsibilities Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company. Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings. Analyses and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology. Understands engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices and techniques. Understands the business needs of the company, and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business. Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging technology trends. Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks. Serves as a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees. May lead a project team, determining goals and objectives for the projects. Mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance. Interacts cross-functionally and with internal and external customers. Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters. Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business unit current and future capabilities. Participates in validation activity. Role may vary between providing input to owning activities such as protocol/report writing and managing execution of validation activities. Experience, Education and Skills Required - Manufacturing Engineer: National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification (full credits) in a relevant discipline. 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Basic technical knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures. Limited understanding of business unit/group function. Learns to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve routine problems. Developing a network of internal resources to facilitate completion of tasks. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps 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 in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that isat the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems. Main purpose of the role The Occupational Health Nurse will contribute to the health and wellbeing of the employees of Abbott Diabetes Care, Kilkenny, through the effective implementation of Occupational Health programmes whilst providing exceptional care in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are at the centre of all we do. Works closely with the EHS and Site Services Manager Environmental, wider Abbott Management, and the Occupational Health Physician operate a first‑class Occupational Health service that meets the needs of Abbott Diabetes Care, Kilkenny. Main Responsibilities Acts as a professional health resource for the site management in planning and maintaining initiatives and programs that meet defined goals and objectives. Carry out medical surveillance in accordance with national and corporate requirements. Provide a service for the medical management of accidents and illness at work. Assists supervisors and employees with return‑to‑work issues including work restrictions, modified scheduling and job accommodations. Conducts workplace walkthroughs/assessments and exposure follow‑up. Maintains and safeguards privacy and confidentiality of medical health information. Participates in the development of related policies, procedures and work instructions. Correspond with third parties including Corporate team & contractors, providing for professional reporting and timely submissions related to site updates when required. Lead any site inspections as required. Advise and guide employees on work related issues where appropriate. Liaise with HR and management to ensure absenteeism through illness or injury is managed efficiently. Carry out risk assessments, including physical and psychosocial factors. Support Global OHS with reviewing of OH documents & Procedures as required. Liaise with EHS to confirm medical surveillance is allocated correctly. Liaise with EHS to ensure OH are provided with IH monitoring results. Ensure all training is completed on time. Be a champion for the health and wellbeing of employees. Co‑ordinate the First Aid & AED programme. Organize positive health awareness and initiatives through education and health awareness programmes. Act as company representative for employees Health Insurance Scheme with regard to health and well‑being initiatives, mini medicals, annual flu vaccinations etc. Utilise key elements of the EHS strategy to define the annual EHS goals and objectives, manage quarterly assessments of such goals and drive necessary action. Qualifications/Experience Must be a Registered Nurse with up‑to‑date NMBI registration. Recognised Occupational Health qualification. At least 3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health setting. Job‑Specific Competencies and Knowledge. Familiar with Occupational Health practices, policies, and procedures, return to work, absence management and immunisations. Competent in the use of IT programmes and databases. Familiarisation with the Cority occupational health IT system would be an advantage. Ability to analyse and report. Evidence of continuous professional development to maintain registration. Personal Competencies. Must be a strong team worker and work collaboratively. Proactive, self‑motivated, and assertive. Must be able to communicate in an effective manner with all staff levels within the organisation. This role requires a level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient. What are the benefits and perks of working at Abbott Kilkenny? Health Insurance for you and your family Pension Life insurance Short Term Disability Protection Long Term Disability Protection Flexible working Carers leave Education Assistance Abbott is an equal opportunities employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global healthcare leader is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse in Kilkenny to enhance employee health and wellbeing through effective health programs. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with occupational health qualifications and at least 3 years of experience in an occupational health setting. Responsibilities include managing workplace health issues, conducting assessments, and liaising with HR. Benefits include health insurance, a pension, and education assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps 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 in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott Ireland Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 4,000 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third‑party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946. Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems. The Opportunity This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. A Senior Manufacturing Support Engineer will apply highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in reliability engineering, production support, identification and elimination of equipment risk. In addition, you will take ownership of the successful implementation of reliability projects and initiatives. What You’ll Do Provides global reliability technical leadership. Apply technical knowledge to proactively eliminate risks and drive improved consistency of performance within production equipment and processes. Utilize TPM technical SME’s to develop effective reliability initiatives. Lead the implementation of Reliability Initiatives at a site level to drive standardization across the process footprint. Coach more junior Engineers through technical and process challenges. Communicates technical updates effectively to all levels of the business. Defines, develops, and refines an asset maintenance plan that includes: Value‑added, defined, and standardised preventive maintenance tasks Effective utilization of predictive and other non‑destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems Provides input to a risk management plan that will anticipate reliability‑related and non‑reliability‑related risks that could adversely impact operations. Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations. Experience You’ll Bring Bachelor's Degree Preferably in engineering or other scientific field. Minimum 5 years in electronic and/or medical/biotech industries. 5-10 plus years of manufacturing experience with companies engaged in the manufacture of high quality, FDA regulated products. Knowledge of regulations and standards of medical devices. Proven leadership skills, results oriented, highly collaborative, team player, and self starter who can operate in a fast pace environment. Experience in state‑of‑the‑art, multi‑step, high volume, process control manufacturing and process development. Experience with ISO 9001/CE Mark requirements. Manufacturing management experience in manufacturing planning, documented systems, GMP, and quali #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Overview The HR Director, Ireland serves as the senior HR leader for Abbott’s operations in Ireland, setting the vision for Abbott as an employer of choice and providing strategic direction for HR. This role partners with business leaders and global HR teams to align people strategies with business objectives, drive organizational effectiveness, and ensure compliance with Irish labor laws. The Director will lead talent strategies, foster a high-performance culture, and enable workforce agility through data-driven insights and technology. This position plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience, influencing senior leadership decisions, and building HR capability to support Abbott’s long-term growth. Main Purpose of Role Set the HR vision for Ireland, positioning Abbott as an employer of choice and aligning people strategies with business objectives, local dynamics and global priorities. Partner with business and HR leaders to design and implement talent and organizational programs that ensure the right capabilities for delivering financial commitments, foster a culture of high performance and engagement, and build a sustainable talent bench for long-term growth. Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development leaders to ensure strategies for recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development are aligned with business needs and effectively operationalized. Drive organizational design, cultural transformation, and change management initiatives, applying best practices to ensure adoption and sustainability. Ensure compliance with Irish employment law, manage complex ER and union matters, and mitigate risk across all HR activities. Leverage HR technology and analytics to enable data-driven decision-making, enhance employee experience, and communicate insights through clear visualization and storytelling. Build and develop HR capability, fostering collaboration across HR communities and providing coaching to HR staff and business leaders to deliver integrated, high-quality services. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in multinational environments. Deep knowledge of Irish employment law, ER practices, and union negotiations. Proven ability to influence senior executives and lead complex organizational change. Strong business acumen and experience managing budgets and headcount planning. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading healthcare company in Ireland is seeking an HR Director to set the vision for HR operations and align people strategies with business objectives. This strategic role involves leading talent strategies, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and driving organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR leadership experience in multinational environments and a deep understanding of Irish employment law. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence senior leadership decisions and support long-term growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global healthcare leader is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Support Engineer at their Kilkenny facility. The role involves applying specialist knowledge in reliability engineering to enhance manufacturing processes and equipment. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, eliminating risks, and coaching junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over five years of experience in the medical or biotech field. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment focused on high-quality products. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps 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 in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems. MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE You are process and system driven and a proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organisation. You can assess corrective maintenance and work with engineers and technicians to determine the right actions, spares and people to correct problems. You have a methodical approach and work closely with schedulers to ensure work can be planned and scheduled effectively, with a right first time approach. You have experience working in a regulated environment. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Work with Maximo system administrator to develop and manage KPIs and metrics relating to engineering services (and production as required). Plan corrective and preventive maintenance activities by task and priority level: Ensure all EHS/Quality and reliability aspects are considered. Ensure appropriate parts and tools are available. Prepare all permits as required. Consult with technicians where necessary on corrective work required following PMs or equipment outage. Coordinate with scheduler to ensure PMs and DMs are completed in timely fashion. Manage spare parts and alignment between the maintenance department and stock room. Manage work orders, documentation, and assets within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) Coordinate plant‑wide shutdowns. Engage with contractors as required and ensure all reports, job cards, etc are completed fully in Maximo. Other related tasks as necessary. Qualifications/experience: Efficiently use Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint essential) Level 7 NFQ in engineering or related. Experience with Maximo a distinct advantage. Maintenance planning and scheduling experience essential What does leadership look like? This role reports to Orlagh Costello, our Engineering Services Manager. You will join Orlagh’s team of 11, working together to ensure reliable functioning of the production equipment. What we Offer Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as Family health insurance, Excellent pension scheme Life assurance Career Development Fantastic new facility Growing business plus access to many more benefits. 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. Abbott is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global healthcare leader in Kilkenny is looking for a candidate to manage engineering services in their manufacturing facility. The role involves planning maintenance activities and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment. Applicants should have a Level 7 NFQ in engineering, strong skills in Microsoft Office, and experience with maintenance planning. This offer includes an attractive compensation package and benefits like health insurance and a pension scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
