Senior Electrical Engineer

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 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.Abbott IrelandIn Ireland, Abbott employs around 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.Diabetes Care KilkennyOur new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies, including the FreeStyle Libre 3, a system that automatically delivers real-time, up-to-the-minute glucose readings, with the smallest and thinnest wearable glucose sensor that provides unsurpassed 14-day accuracy and optional glucose alarms directly to smartphones. This enables people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can.At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.Purpose of this As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will identify, plan and execute small to large-size projects across multiple different manufacturing sites globally. **Key Responsibilities**Oversee electrical engineering operations projects as part of a global engineering team, ensuring timely project completion within budget and aligned with established objectives.Engage in design evaluations and facilitate design considerations for the manufacturing of new devices.Direct intricate projects focused on expanding supplier networks and modifying or enhancing production lines.Cultivate and sustain partnerships with component suppliers to guarantee effective manufacturing processes and quality assurance measures are implemented.Offer essential subject matter expertise to address complex challenges in manufacturing.Organize and communicate updates to senior leadership regarding significant business initiatives.Provide guidance to junior team members and delegate project tasks to the most capable contractors.**Qualifications and Experience**Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master’s degree is a plus.At least 4 years of pertinent experience in the field.Comprehension of the company's operational needs along with an in-depth understanding of customer requirements in relation to projects.Proven experience in leading initiatives across diverse teams.Proficient in both independent and collaborative work; adept at cross-functional teamwork.Exhibits strong initiative, problem-solving capabilities, and critical thinking.Excellent organizational skills and project management proficiency.Quick to acquire new knowledge, skills, and understanding, with an eagerness to learn.Experience with cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulatory standards.**What we Offer**Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such asFamily health insurance,Excellent pension schemeLife assuranceCareer DevelopmentFantastic new facilityGrowing business plus access to many more benefits.