Controls & Instrumentation Engineer II at Abbott

Witney, England, United Kingdom

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Diabetes Care, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Qualified to HNC level or higher in an Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering discipline
  • Strong experience in PLC (Siemens S7), HMI, Motion Control, Vision Systems, Instrumentation and PID control systems
  • Practical experience of Electrical systems
  • Creative and innovative approach to problem solving
  • Willingness to travel 5% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the research and investigation of technologies suitable for integration into future products and processes
  • Provide Controls & Instrumentation Engineering expertise to a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers on engineering projects
  • Contribute to product development projects from initiation through to manufacture
  • Design control systems
  • Source and test instrumentation to prove suitability for application
  • Characterise and optimise equipment

Skills

PLC
Siemens S7
HMI
Motion Control
Vision Systems
Instrumentation
PID control
Electrical systems
Databases

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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