Senior Automation Engineer

AbbVie

Cootehill, Ireland
Plc/scada system expertise
Operational technology in manufacturing
Automation system troubleshooting
Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines

Job Summary

  • Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines.
  • The Senior Automation Engineer will support the implementation of OT projects at the Cootehill site, ensuring automation systems align with site needs and compliance requirements.
  • The role involves hands-on technical work, project governance, and collaboration to improve operational efficiency and data quality in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Matching Summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PLC/SCADA system expertise
  • Operational technology in manufacturing
  • Automation system troubleshooting
  • cGMP-regulated environment experience
  • Process and equipment automation
  • OT project governance and compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Digital collaboration tools proficiency
  • Change management and influence
  • Continuous improvement familiarity
  • Hands-on equipment work
  • Project management and prioritisation

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years automation or OT experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
  • Experience in cGMP-regulated manufacturing
  • Certifications in PLC/SCADA and OT cybersecurity
  • Knowledge of GAMP and FDA cGxP regulations
  • Experience with Siemens PLCs and AVEVA PI
  • Experience coordinating external vendors

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