**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, nutritionals 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. **Main purpose of the role** Your role as Process Engineer Lead will be to provide the link between the TPM (Third Party Manufacturing) and the ADC internal organisation. You will be responsible for leading the implementation of Process, Equipment and Material Change projects, developing a close understanding of the manufacturing process and interpreting the factors that affect product performance. In addition, the incumbent will provide engineering investigation capabilities for exceptional events and implement change in an environment of continuous improvement, ensuring the site delivers safe and effective biosensor products that meet customer needs whilst maintaining compliance. It will be a very big plus if you can bring experience in developing projects or sites from square one. **Main responsibilities** • As the Specialist in the Pharmaceutical/Biological Process Sub-Function, considered as highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization in implementing and maintaining pharmaceutical/biological processes. • Calculates and organizes all data for complex process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations. • Models processes and units operations. • Ensures proper sequence of operation and prepares specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment. • Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, pressure and viscosity. • Services, troubleshoots, and solves engineering problems with processes or equipment already in operation. • Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. • May be responsible for corrective and preventive actions and investigation management. **Qualifications & Experience** + Relevant third level qualification. Engineering/Manufacturing/Science is preferred. + Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing /industrial environment. + Excellent communication / interpersonal skills. + Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to lead a team. + Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. **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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. Abbott is an equal opportunities employer. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com