We are partnering with Abbott, a global leader in the medical device industry, to find a Manufacturing Process Engineer for their Sligo facility. Abbott is known for its innovative healthcare technologies that improve lives worldwide. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a cutting-edge, regulated environment. This is a 10-hour night shift, running Monday to Thursday. Start times are flexible, and the Friday morning finish is early.
In addition to a rewarding role, Abbott offers an excellent benefits package, including:
Comprehensive healthcare and pension schemes
Educational assistance to support further learning
Access to a subsidised canteen
Stock options to invest in your future
An Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees and their families
Company events to foster a sense of community and well-being
Much more.
About the Role:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, your primary responsibility will be the preventative and demand maintenance of essential manufacturing and plant equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the equipment, supporting production goals and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out daily preventative and reactive maintenance on manufacturing and plant equipment to ensure smooth operation and meet production targets.
Conduct and document functional and safety checks, addressing any deviations from specifications (e.g., air handling, water quality control).
Assist in the installation, validation, and upgrading of new and existing equipment and processes.
Collaborate with external contractors and service providers to support equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation.
Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety standards, contributing to safety investigations as necessary.
Work with the quality team to ensure calibration compliance of plant and manufacturing equipment.
Manage and implement internal and external projects related to plant and manufacturing systems.
Key Requirements:
At least 2 years experience in a hands-on maintenance or engineering role within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or food processing industries.
Proven experience in the maintenance of utility or process equipment.
Electrical trade experience or relevant technical qualifications are an advantage.
Knowledge of GMP standards and adherence to strict safety protocols within a regulated environment.
For more details on this role, feel free to reach out to Emma Cawley
emma.cawley@collinsmcnicholas.ie
Kindly note that, given the expected high volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates whose qualifications closely match the specific requirements of the role. We genuinely value your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your understanding.