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, nutritional's 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.
About this role in Abbott:
The main responsibility of the MES Engineer is to support the use of the MES system in the manufacturing environment. This includes change management, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities, ensuring the site delivers safe and effective products that meet customer needs whilst maintaining compliance. The MES engineer will provide subject matter expertise to the operations team for day-to-day production and project work to ensure that output targets are met in line with the production plan. It will be a very big plus if you can bring experience in developing projects or sites from square one.
Responsibilities
Provide SME knowledge to the operations team with respect to the MES system.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT and Quality functions to ensure efficient and effective MES site support during operational hours.
Work with the operations teams to deliver on department goals, schedules, and timetables for activities.
Ensuring conformance with all relevant Policies and Procedures. Contributing to the creation of Work Instructions and Procedures to maintain compliance.
Coach and mentor the operations team on the use of the MES system, upskilling operations staff on the basics of troubleshooting.
Conduct business in a manner designed to be protective of human health, safety, and the environment.
Lead MES activities in the support of validation of new processes.
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Experience
A relevant technical diploma.
3 years experience in a related environment.
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.
Important Information
Please note that any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a Company-designated medical practitioner.
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
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