Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Engineer at Abbott

Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 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 technologies trends
  • Experience, Education and Skills (specific details not provided in the description)

Responsibilities

  • Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes, 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
  • Analyzes 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
  • 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)
  • Provides engineering support of manufacturing operations, including key engineering metric management and process optimization activities such as Manufacturing Yield improvement, product quality monitoring, lean manufacturing design and material/equipment/process troubleshooting using continuous improvement tools and methodology
  • Liaises with operations, quality, R&D and materials & purchasing departments to ensure quality and efficient manufacturing operations

Skills

Manufacturing Operations
Process Optimization
Engineering Metrics
Quality Engineering
Medical Devices

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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