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**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.
**This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:**
We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians across area's such as Surface Mount Technology, E Beam, Packing and Puck. In this role you will provide technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment utilizing technical expertise, technical manuals, schematic drawings, precision tools, and test equipment. You will utilize data reports on equipment and systems to generate improvement initiatives, monitor machine output on the shift to and ensure all cells are running to cycle time, to meet specific OEE targets. Perform and/or participate with conducting routine maintenance checks to ensure the operational efficiency of machines and production equipment is maintained to the desired standards. Monitor processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, create a comprehensive report for resolution methods, familiar with asset maintenance software (Maximo preferable).
Your main responsibilities will be:
+ Activities include conducting scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults and undertaking repairs, and selecting, engaging, and working with outside contractors.
+ Performs the most complex skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatics, electrical systems.
+ Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
+ Good understanding on day-to-day operation for conveyors, depositors, p&p machines, and weighing machines.
+ Assist in the compilation and presentation of technical feedback on engineering performance relating to yield output.
+ Lead on maintenance and/or process issues and to work independently or as a team member.
+ Monitor production processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, and create a comprehensive report for resolution methods
+ Certifies and train manufacturing associates in the production processes.
+ Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures.
+ Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
+ Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Min level 6 in technical related discipline.
+ Electrical and mechanical skills are desired.
+ Must have excellent knowledge with industrial machines and the mechanical industry, as their expertise is crucial in keeping the safety and security of all production staff.
+ Experience within a Computerized Maintenance Management Work Order system environment.
+ Technical and fault-finding skills
+ Surface mount technology experience an advantage.
**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 and on LinkedIn , Facebook ( , Instagram , X ( and YouTube .
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 or email

**This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:**
We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians across area's such as Surface Mount Technology, E Beam, Packing and Puck. In this role you will provide technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment utilizing technical expertise, technical manuals, schematic drawings, precision tools, and test equipment. You will utilize data reports on equipment and systems to generate improvement initiatives, monitor machine output on the shift to and ensure all cells are running to cycle time, to meet specific OEE targets. Perform and/or participate with conducting routine maintenance checks to ensure the operational efficiency of machines and production equipment is maintained to the desired standards. Monitor processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, create a comprehensive report for resolution methods, familiar with asset maintenance software (Maximo preferable).
Your main responsibilities will be:
+ Activities include conducting scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults and undertaking repairs, and selecting, engaging, and working with outside contractors.
+ Performs the most complex skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatics, electrical systems.
+ Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
+ Good understanding on day-to-day operation for conveyors, depositors, p&p machines, and weighing machines.
+ Assist in the compilation and presentation of technical feedback on engineering performance relating to yield output.
+ Lead on maintenance and/or process issues and to work independently or as a team member.
+ Monitor production processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, and create a comprehensive report for resolution methods
+ Certifies and train manufacturing associates in the production processes.
+ Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures.
+ Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
+ Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Min level 6 in technical related discipline.
+ Electrical and mechanical skills are desired.
+ Must have excellent knowledge with industrial machines and the mechanical industry, as their expertise is crucial in keeping the safety and security of all production staff.
+ Experience within a Computerized Maintenance Management Work Order system environment.
+ Technical and fault-finding skills
+ Surface mount technology experience an advantage.
**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 or on LinkedIn at on Facebook at 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 or email

**Company Overview**
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.
**About the role:**
As a Lead Detection Engineer, you will be part of UKG's Global Security Detection Engineering team. This global team is responsible for detecting and responding to sophisticated cyber threats and attacks. In your role you will leverage a variety of tools and resources to proactively detect, investigate, and respond to emerging and/or persistent threats impacting UKG and/or its customers.
**Responsibilities:**
+ You will be providing hands-on solutions, customization and tuning, automation, and use case development for the SIEM, SOAR, and other stakeholder requirements for threat informed defense strategies
+ You will support leading production level projects to completion as a contributor and a collaborator between multiple stakeholder teams including the Security Operations Center (SOC), Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and Incident Response
+ You will be working on a globally distributed team and expected to create and present strategies, technical plans, and architecture to audiences of technical and executive leadership levels when asked.
+ You will also maintain existing internal code, use cases, and further extend SIEM and SOAR integrations aligned to the Detection Engineering program efforts
+ You will design and engineer Security Operations focused integrations and automations including diagrams, documentation, and threat modeling of what is built
+ You will support the Director of Detection Engineering in directly enhancing the strategic capabilities of the program through complex technical projects
**Qualifications:**
+ The ability to lead complex projects, other team members, and support building strategic and technical initiatives
+ 7+ years of security and hands on technical automation experience, with 5 or more of those years focused on creating use cases and detection focused automation
+ 5-7 years of operational experience working directly with or in security operational teams including: SOC, Threat Intelligence , and Incident Response
+ Deep understanding of SOC, SIEM, and other engineering best practices, limitations, and ways of extending or customizing threat detection automation related use cases
+ Demonstratable hands-on skills in a major scripting/programming language or a search query language for use in security operations and threat detection
+ Experience with a major public cloud service provider (CSP) preferred
+ Splunk Cloud ES and Splunk SOAR (Phantom) Experience highly preferred
**Ireland Benefits**
+ 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 28 days
+ 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 2 weeks paid paternity leave from start of employment
+ Medical/Dental/Vision coverage provided through Laya Healthcare, including spouse and children up to the age of 25
+ Pension plan through Irish Life, with an employer match of 100% of the employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%
+ Life insurance
+ Group Income Protection
+ U choose program - 325 every quarter to be spent on eligible items such as exercise equipment/membership, pet care, child care, home office set-up etc.
+ Tuition Reimbursement program - up to 4,625 per year
+ Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
+ Adoption assistance, Surrogacy Assistance, Fertility Support, Gender Affirming Support
**Where we're going**
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email
NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver's license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here ( .
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.

Site Reliability Engineers at UKG are critical team members that have a breadth of knowledge encompassing all aspects of service delivery. They develop software solutions to enhance, harden and support our service delivery processes. This can include building and managing CI/CD deployment pipelines, automated testing, capacity planning, performance analysis, monitoring, alerting, chaos engineering and auto remediation.
Site Reliability Engineers must be passionate about learning and evolving with current technology trends. They strive to innovate and are relentless in pursuing a flawless customer experience. They have an "automate everything" mindset, helping us bring value to our customers by deploying services with incredible speed, consistency, and availability.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Engage in and improve the lifecycle of services from conception to EOL, including system designconsulting, and capacity planning
+ Define and implement standards and best practices related to: System Architecture, Servicedelivery, metrics and the automation of operational tasks
+ Support services, product & engineering teams by providing common tooling and frameworks todeliver increased availability and improved incident response
+ Improve system performance, application delivery and efficiency through automation, processrefinement, postmortem reviews, and in-depth configuration analysis
+ Collaborate closely with engineering professionals within the organization to deliver reliableservices
+ Increase operational efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of services by treating operationalchallenges as a software engineering problem (reduce toil)
+ Guide junior team members and serve as a champion for SiteReliability Engineering
+ Actively participate in incident response, including on-call responsibilities
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Must have at least 3 years of hands-on experience working in Engineering or Cloud
+ Minimum 2 years' experience with public cloud platforms (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure)
+ Minimum 2 years' Experience in configuration and maintenance of applications and/orsystems infrastructure for large scale customer facing company
+ Experience coding in higher-level languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java)
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Knowledge of Cloud based applications & Containerization Technologies
+ Demonstrated understanding of best practices in metric generation and collection, log aggregationpipelines
+ Demonstrable fundamentals in 2 of the following: Computer Science, Cloud architecture, Security,or Network Design fundamentals Demonstrable fundamentals in 2 of the following: Computer Science, Cloud architecture, Security, or Network Design fundamentals
**Where we're going**
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email
NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver's license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here ( .
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.

**Company Overview**
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.
**About the role:**
The Compliance & Risk Officer is responsible for overseeing UKG's global payroll function to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. This individual contributor position involves assessing and mitigating payroll risks, developing compliance policies and procedures, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance payroll processes and systems.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Responsible for managing overall SOC-1 business control framework and relevant aspects of the SOC-2 and ISO framework.
- Review and continuously improve our control SOC controls, implementing new controls that add value to our processes and our customers and training Operations teams.
- Driving the automation of our controls to ensure continuous improvement in compliance and reporting.
- Manage internal and external audit process.
- Coordination with CIO to manage dependencies between IT and Business Controls.
- Coordination with centralized Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Legal teams to manage dependencies and proactively mitigate risk
- Monitor changes in legislation affecting payroll and work with the business and legal teams implement necessary adjustments.
- Drive and support the monitoring and tracking of client funds, to ensure clear visibility re status of funds in flight.
- Develop and oversee enhanced processes in relation to receipting, reporting and risk management in respect of client funds.
- Identify and implement other compliance and control frameworks that drive value to our customers and the OneView organisation.
- Continuous assessment, management and reporting on key risks on OneView Operations Risk Register.
- Develop and maintain payroll compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Identify, analyze, and assess payroll risks, including fraud prevention.
- Implement controls and processes to minimize payroll-related risks.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of payroll processes and systems.
- Prepare and present payroll compliance reports to senior management.
- Lead investigations into payroll discrepancies or compliance issues.
- Analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Foster a culture of compliance and risk awareness within the payroll department.
- Facilitate training sessions on payroll compliance for internal stakeholders.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll risk and compliance for the organization.
- Evaluate current payroll processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in payroll management.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk, compliance and internal controls management in the payroll industry or similar.
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws is preferred.
- Experience in implementing payroll compliance programs and conducting audits is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
**Key Competencies:**
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Process Improvement
- Risk Management
- Team Collaboration
- Ethical Judgment
- Influencing Skills
**Ireland Benefits:**
+ 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 28 days
+ 26 weeks paid maternity leave & 2 weeks paid paternity leave from start of employment
+ Medical/Dental/Vision coverage provided through Laya Healthcare, including spouse and children up to the age of 25
+ Pension plan through Irish Life, with an employer match of 100% of the employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%
+ Life insurance
+ Group Income Protection
+ U choose program - 325 every quarter to be spent on eligible items such as exercise equipment/membership, pet care, child care, home office set-up etc.
+ Tuition Reimbursement program - up to 4,625 per year
+ Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
+ Adoption assistance, Surrogacy Assistance, Fertility Support, Gender Affirming Support
**Where we're going**
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.   
Disability Accommodation 
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email . 
NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver's license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here ( .
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.

**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 Ireland**
In Ireland, Abbott employs over 5,000 people across nine 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 Kilkenny**
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, 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.
**This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:**
In this role you will be responsible for assisting with the execution of the validation activities for the ADC assembly lines and facility in Kilkenny. You will be responsible for executing on validation activities for systems and processes used to manufacture, control and store intermediates and finished products to requirements and standards as listed in the current Quality Systems Manual. There will be a fantastic opportunity to travel with this position to Mainland Europe also.
**You will be responsible for:**
+ Work with R&D. QA, PMO and Global Engineering functions to define and document validation strategies for new product introductions
+ Complete impact assessments of proposed changes and/or new products and determine scope of validation work
+ Generate, execute and/or review validation protocols and associated reports for related Process & Software Validation Activities
+ Identification of improvements to manufacturing process & software and assist with implementation of same
+ Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once while adhering to project plans and timelines and report on progress to management
+ Provide direction and mentoring to junior engineers as required
+ Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management
+ Knowledge of cGMP and industry regulations
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Relevant third level qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science is preferred.
+ Minimum 2 years in the Engineering/Manufacturing/ Scientific field.
+ 2 years working knowledge of process, equipment, facilities and or software validation either within Quality or Engineering departments
+ Basic understanding of design controls, design transfer and validation lifecycle.
+ Experience working in a 21CFR820 and/or ISO13485 regulated industry. May consider experience in pharmaceutical validations
Connect with us at or , on LinkedIn at , on Facebook at 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 or email

**Diabetes Care Kilkenny**
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opened in 2024, 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.
**This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:**
The Cost Accountant will be responsible for setting the standard cost for our market leading Diabetes Care Products.
It would be a significant advantage if you can bring experience in developing projects or sites from square one.
**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ The person will be a key member of the Finance Team, who will assist in the planning, preparation and analysis of the plants annual budget, forecasts and monthly financial reports.
+ Provide timely variance analysis reports to management through a suite of management reporting.
+ Work with the various functions to identify, analyse and drive the implementation of significant cost reduction and operational efficiency improvement opportunities in the business.
+ Support the implementation of the costing and financial systems in SAP including asset management and equipment spares management.
+ Participate in the ongoing development of the cost and inventory accounting systems.
+ Utilise Lean methodologies, KPI's and Business Intelligence reporting to provide metrics & analysis to the business.
+ Perform detailed analysis to interpret and present financial data and key business metrics to stakeholders within the site and at Divisional level.
+ The role will also include involvement in ad hoc projects and providing support and assistance to the business
+ Coach, advise, or train less-experienced cost analysis staff.
**Education :**
+ Batchelors Degree in related discipline
+ Qualified Accountant ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA or similar accounting qualification
+ Lean/Six Sigma qualifications a distinct advantage.
**Experience/Background**
+ Qualified, experienced accountant with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience with a proven track record of success ideally within the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
+ Experience in a high-volume complex manufacturing environment
+ Knowledge of ERP systems and a high level of computer literacy, ideal experience with SAP
+ Exceptional data analysis skills.
+ Strong product costing and cost management expertise is a must.
+ Knowledge of multinational reporting and compliance issues.
+ Ability to influence and advise business leaders on financial matters.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills.
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 or email

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 Ireland**
In 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 Kilkenny**
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, opening in 2024, 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.
**Why This Role Matters**
At Abbott Diabetes Care's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, we're expanding our Systems Engineering team, and we're looking for a forward-thinking **Senior Systems Engineer** to help us shape the future of smart manufacturing. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling our Factory 4.0 vision. You'll work alongside a dynamic team of controls engineers, vision specialists, MES architects, and data scientists to design, validate, and deploy cutting-edge systems that power the production of life-changing diabetes sensors. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of software, automation, and data-driving innovation and ensuring our manufacturing operations are efficient, secure, and future-ready.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Serve as a technical expert for manufacturing data and operations systems.
+ Collaborate with OEM vendors to integrate equipment data into Oracle databases.
+ Map data from PLCs, SCADA systems, and line controllers to database schemas.
+ Lead risk assessments and validation activities for data acquisition systems.
+ Troubleshoot and optimize data queries and system performance.
+ Enhance existing software systems for real-time data acquisition and continuous improvement.
+ Implement and validate new software and database solutions.
+ Develop robust backup and recovery systems for both PC and PLC environments.
+ Conduct cybersecurity risk analyses and drive maturity improvements in OT security.
+ Define and manage OS update roadmaps across manufacturing systems.
+ Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve processes and standards.
**Education and Experience:**
+ A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Biomedical, or Software) or a related discipline.
+ 4+ years of experience in systems integration, data acquisition, and architecture design.
+ Strong background in software testing, verification, and validation.
+ Proficiency in SQL database querying and experience with data historians.
+ Hands-on experience with application development (e.g., Visual Studio, C#, VB.net, SQL Server).
+ Familiarity with regulatory guidelines such as 21 CFR Part 820 and Part 11.
+ Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
+ Experience in validated environments with strong change control discipline is a plus.
**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 or , on LinkedIn at , on Facebook at 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 or email

**This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:**
We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians across area's such as Surface Mount Technology, E Beam, Packing and Puck. In this role you will provide technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment utilizing technical expertise, technical manuals, schematic drawings, precision tools, and test equipment. You will utilize data reports on equipment and systems to generate improvement initiatives, monitor machine output on the shift to and ensure all cells are running to cycle time, to meet specific OEE targets. Perform and/or participate with conducting routine maintenance checks to ensure the operational efficiency of machines and production equipment is maintained to the desired standards. Monitor processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, create a comprehensive report for resolution methods, familiar with asset maintenance software (Maximo preferable).
Your main responsibilities will be:
+ Activities include conducting scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults and undertaking repairs, and selecting, engaging, and working with outside contractors.
+ Performs the most complex skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatics, electrical systems.
+ Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
+ Good understanding on day-to-day operation for conveyors, depositors, p&p machines, and weighing machines.
+ Assist in the compilation and presentation of technical feedback on engineering performance relating to yield output.
+ Lead on maintenance and/or process issues and to work independently or as a team member.
+ Monitor production processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, and create a comprehensive report for resolution methods
+ Certifies and train manufacturing associates in the production processes.
+ Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures.
+ Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
+ Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Min level 6 in technical related discipline.
+ Electrical and mechanical skills are desired.
+ Must have excellent knowledge with industrial machines and the mechanical industry, as their expertise is crucial in keeping the safety and security of all production staff.
+ Experience within a Computerized Maintenance Management Work Order system environment.
+ Technical and fault-finding skills
+ Surface mount technology experience an advantage.
**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.
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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 or email