Automation Engineer

Abbott in Ireland: Where Innovation Meets Impact

At Abbott, we're all about improving lives—and we've been doing it in Ireland since 1946. Today, nearly 3,000 of us work across 10 sites nationwide, from manufacturing hubs in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo to commercial and support teams in Dublin and Westport.

We create life-changing health products—from diagnostics and medical devices to nutrition and pharma—and we're growing fast.

Why now? Thanks to major growth in our Diagnostics business and a strong focus on innovation, we're expanding our Regional Engineering team. We're looking for passionate engineers to help us support and improve our automated manufacturing systems across Ireland and Europe.

About the Role:

We're looking for a motivated Automation Engineer with 1.5–2 years of experience to join our team supporting high-tech, automated manufacturing lines for diagnostic products. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to troubleshoot, improve, and support automation systems across multiple sites in Europe.

What You'll Do:

• Support the design, programming, and troubleshooting of automation systems (e.g. PLCs, robotics, vision systems)
• Assist in maintaining and improving automated production lines (filling, capping, inspection, packaging, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, and quality
• Work with vendors on equipment upgrades and installations
• Help document and validate automation systems in line with regulatory standards
• Learn and apply best practices in automation across multiple sites

What You'll Need:

• 18 months to 2 years of hands-on experience in automation or controls engineering
• Familiarity with PLCs (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley), robotics, or vision systems (e.g. Cognex, CI Vision)
• A relevant technical qualification (Cert, Diploma, or Degree) preferably in Automation and/or Robotics
• Good troubleshooting and communication skills
• A willingness to learn and grow in a regulated, high-performance environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience in medical device or pharma manufacturing
• Exposure to validation processes (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Interest in working across multiple sites and with international teams

Location: Ireland (with travel to European sites) - based at Core Diagnostics in Longford or Sligo

Travel: 10-15% of the time including international. Ready to make a difference? Join Abbott and be part of something greater.