158 Engineering Internship jobs in Ireland

Unlock your potential as an Abbott Intern. Join us to work on impactful projects, learn from senior leaders, and build your career. Here you can:
· Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business
· Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day
· Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network
· Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office
**The Opportunity**
Our Interns provides a meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. We hire students majoring in Engineering into our programs based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Abbott's global business offers opportunities to work across a range of fields, which may include the following areas, along with additional activities depending on business needs:
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Nutrition Division, Cavan_**
· **Packing Compliance Project** **:** Support daily compliance activities and lead 1-2 smaller initiatives contributing to the broader Compliance Improvement Project.
· **Site Zoning & Sustainability Project** **:** Assist with engineering, facilities, and utility-related tasks focused on zoning and sustainability enhancements across the site.
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Diabetes Care, Donegal_**
· **Support and optimize manufacturing operations** through oversight of operating systems, use of digital tools (e.g., Hanel Soft, Fishbowl, Maximo, Power BI), system upgrades, and process efficiency improvements related to spare parts and consumables.
· **Drive continuous improvement initiatives** by developing dashboards, leading cross-functional projects, ensuring compliance with policies, and contributing to areas like fermentation development and resource utilization across the business.
· Project Engineering
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Diabetes Care, Kilkenny_**
· Project Engineering
**_Sample Project at Core Dx Longford_**
· Automation Installation
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Nutrition Division, Sligo_**
· Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions for ongoing projects.
- Contribute to CAD modeling, simulations, and technical documentation.
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Vascular Division, Tipperary_**
· DES Project Enginering
· VC Project Engineering
· Quality Engineering
· Project Engineering
**What are we looking for?**
Eligible applicants should be:
· Available for a 6, 9 or 12month placement to start between January to June 2026 (aligned with academic work placements dates)
· Internship placements may be during or at the end of your undergraduate or post graduate course.
· Pursuing a relevant third level undergraduate or post graduate Engineering qualification.
· Candidates must be tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in their undergraduate course.
· Excellent communicators, team players and Innovators.
· Passionate about STEM and interested in pursuing a career in a STEM environment.
· A flexible and innovative approach to work.
· Flexibility to be based at one of our Abbott sites listed
**Locations for Internship Engineering**
Cavan, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, Sligo & Tipperary
Career growth and future opportunities are pillars of our program. Students who continuously excel in our early career programs are encouraged to apply for Abbott's Professional Development Programs or other full-time positions.
For more information on our company and sites please visit Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
What you do, is what we need. Making a difference begins here. And takes all of us.
Welcome to AbbVie!
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.
Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to provide a Manufacturing Engineering service to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of our Manufacturing Equipment. You will also ensure the performance of day to day preventative, predictive and demand maintenance activity to maintain manufacturing and utilities equipment. This role is based on our Manorhamilton Road site on a 12 month contract.
Flexibility to work shifts that include Days & Nights is essential for this role.
Responsibilities:
+ To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximized.
+ To maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering Procedures and preventative & demand maintenance.
+ To liaise with Internal/External Engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment.
+ To facilitate the implementation of equipment projects/ process improvements.
+ Establish with the engineering team leader the department goals, schedules and timetables for activities.
+ Contribute to successful external, Division and Corporate audits.
+ Identification and implementation of manufacturing equipment related cost improvement plans and continuous improvement plans.
+ Cross train within manufacturing engineering.
+ Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to.
+ Support the Production Team in ensuring that manufacturing equipment is maintained to meet the output and yield requirements.
+ Adhering to all relevant policies relating to Quality and regulatory
+ Supervision of external contractors carrying out work onsite
+ Required to undertake specific investigations, and equipment monitoring, with the view to improve manufacturing performance e.g. reducing plant, maximizing output and yield.
+ Optimisation of elements of manufacturing machinery to adapt to process conditions in order to improve efficiency.
+ Considerable and continual care and attention needed to avoid substantial damage to equipment
+ Adherence to the MEP (Maintenance Excellence Programme) is required to ensure increased reliability and decreased downtime for the plant.
Business Skills
+ Requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures at all times.
+ Requires proven problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new regulatory requirements.
+ Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders.
+ Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role.
+ Strong interpersonal skills are required.
+ Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times.
+ Each Engineering Technician is responsible for their own work and the execution of their tasks on a daily basis.
+ Candidates must be flexible and support the business through working a 24 x 7 shift roster and on call rota as required.
Qualifications
What you will need:
+ 3rd level qualification in an Engineering discipline
+ Trade qualified will also be considered
+ 3-5 years experience in a regulated environment (GMP preferable)
+ Strong IT knowledge is required.
+ Strong trouble shooting and documentation skills
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
What you do, is what we need. Making a difference begins here. And takes all of us.
Welcome to AbbVie!
We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.
Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to provide a Manufacturing Engineering service to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of our Manufacturing Equipment. You will also ensure the performance of day to day preventative, predictive and demand maintenance activity to maintain manufacturing and utilities equipment. This role is based on our Manorhamilton Road site.
Flexibility to work shifts that include Days & Evenings is essential for this role.
Responsibilities:
+ To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximized.
+ To maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering Procedures and preventative & demand maintenance.
+ To liaise with Internal/External Engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment.
+ To facilitate the implementation of equipment projects/ process improvements.
+ Establish with the engineering team leader the department goals, schedules and timetables for activities.
+ Contribute to successful external, Division and Corporate audits.
+ Identification and implementation of manufacturing equipment related cost improvement plans and continuous improvement plans.
+ Cross train within manufacturing engineering.
+ Ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to.
+ Support the Production Team in ensuring that manufacturing equipment is maintained to meet the output and yield requirements.
+ Adhering to all relevant policies relating to Quality and regulatory
+ Supervision of external contractors carrying out work onsite
+ Required to undertake specific investigations, and equipment monitoring, with the view to improve manufacturing performance e.g. reducing plant, maximizing output and yield.
+ Optimisation of elements of manufacturing machinery to adapt to process conditions in order to improve efficiency.
+ Considerable and continual care and attention needed to avoid substantial damage to equipment
+ Adherence to the MEP (Maintenance Excellence Programme) is required to ensure increased reliability and decreased downtime for the plant.
Business Skills
+ Requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures at all times.
+ Requires proven problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new regulatory requirements.
+ Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders.
+ Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role.
+ Strong interpersonal skills are required.
+ Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times.
+ Each Engineering Technician is responsible for their own work and the execution of their tasks on a daily basis.
+ Candidates must be flexible and support the business through working a rotational shift and on call rota as required.
Qualifications
What you will need:
+ 3rd level qualification in an Engineering discipline
+ Trade qualified will also be considered
+ 3-5 years experience in a regulated environment (GMP preferable)
+ Strong IT knowledge is required.
+ Strong trouble shooting and documentation skills
+ Working knowledge of ATEX regulations and requirements
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

**Engineering Supervisor - Stryker Neurovascular**
This position is ideal for an experienced professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical, hands-on problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. At our Neurovascular facility in Model Farm Road, you'll play a key role in leading and developing your team-offering real-time coaching, supporting technical development, and maintaining high standards of quality and output.
**Responsibilities**
- Actively participate in day to day leadership of the business unit, and positively contribute to the Engineering team, driving engagement activities.
- People and performance Management:
- Coach and mentor the engineering group.
- Resource Management
- Lead the continuous improvement activities.
- Drive Manufacturing Loss improvements within the value stream.
- Quality Issues: Identifies, develops and implements processes to improve department performance. Provides manufacturing support by defining work assignments directed to address manufacturing process defects and implement process improvements utilizing Quality System tools.
- Develops and/or identifies new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the operations function.
- Engage and participate in supporting the delivery of Business unit's KPI's.
- Oversee the development of operational standards to be used in the plant for capacity evaluations, budget planning and as a basic for operational measures (Key performance indicator).
- Continuously improve the performance of the business by providing technical solutions to operations issues.
- Provide leadership and direction to the business unit on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
- Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation.
- Provision of out-of-hours support to the business as required.
- Liaise with Area Team Leads, Manufacturing Engineers and Senior Engineers to understand process and equipment down priorities and eliminate recurring issues.
- Liaise with Team Leads and Process / Maintennace Technicians on Equipment PM plans to minimise impact upon production schedule.
- Clear understanding of critical equipment availability metrics planned and unplanned.
- All other duties as assigned.
**What you need:**
+ Level 8 degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.
+ Ideally 4 years relevant experience in a team based regulated manufacturing environment, and ideally previous supervisory experience. Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements and current Health and Safety Regulations legislation.
+ - Proven experience practicing Lean tools.
+ - Business understanding of operations and their impacts essential.
+ - High level of PC skills.
+ - Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
+ - An ability to facilitate a team of engineers to deliver a specific objective.
+ - An above average level of emotional intelligence.
+ - Flexibility essential with strong project management skills.
+ - The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team based environment.
#IJ
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Our Client Our client is a trusted partner to the global pharmaceutical industry, specializing in the design and manufacture of Containment and Aseptic Isolator Systems. Our GMP-compliant solutions are engineered with precision to meet the highest standards of safety, sterility, and performance, where delivery schedule, quality, and cost are critical to success. Role Overview Our client seeks an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead the Mechanical Design team and oversee the delivery of complex, high-value projects. Based full-time in Cork this role will focus on driving project execution, enhancing design productivity, and ensuring that engineering outputs align with our clients reputation for excellence and reliability. Requirements BSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline 10+ years of mechanical design experience in a fast-paced, project-based engineering or manufacturing environment is essential with a strong focus on leadership/ managerial experience Remuneration The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary & package Please apply to link below, and/or contact us for full job description and more information Skills: Automation Design Mechanical Engineering

Our client, a leading organisation in the port infrastructure industry, are seeking to hire an experienced Engineering Manager to join their dynamic and experienced team in Ringsend, Dublin. This is a critical leadership position within a heavy industrial, safety-critical environment, responsible for the management and development of a high-performing maintenance and engineering team across a busy port facility. This hands-on role is focused on ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of all plant, equipment, and infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical foundation from an Electrical, Mechanical or Fitter background, ideally with significant exposure to heavy plant or industrial operations. A key focus of the role is the development of people and processes, embedding a Lean Six Sigma approach to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence and equipment reliability. Key Responsibilities: Lead with a strong safety-first mindset, promoting health, safety and environmental excellence across all engineering and maintenance activities. Manage, coach, and develop a multi-skilled engineering and maintenance team, building strong internal capability. Plan, oversee and optimise all preventative and reactive maintenance activities to minimise plant downtime and ensure operational continuity. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and best-practice engineering standards. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, safety, HR, finance, and project teams to deliver effective engineering support. Support capital projects, long-term asset strategy, contractor management, and plant upgrades. Monitor and report on KPIs, maintenance performance, and ensure strict compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Control engineering budgets, optimise resource allocation, and contribute to strategic planning. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Proven engineering management experience in a heavy industrial or heavy plant environment, ideally unionised and safety-critical. Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar Engineering Management or Senior Maintenance leadership role. A recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a Fitter trade background with demonstrated leadership progression. Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills with a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving. Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, asset management, and engineering compliance. Practical understanding of engineering legislation and modern maintenance methodologies (e.g. RCM, TPM, CBM). Proven track record in delivering capital projects and managing third-party contractors. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Certification or practical experience with Lean Six Sigma, or a demonstrable track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives. Benefits Include: Competitive Salary Pension 5% company contribution Opportunity for ongoing professional growth within a high-impact industrial setting Leadership role within a strategic national infrastructure hub If you would like more information on this role you can contact Gillian Nicholson Skills: engineering manager engineering lead engineering supervisor

Vertiv, Burnfoot is currently looking to add a new member to our team of associates. We look for people who are 100% team oriented, self-driven, and technically proficient. We are building a team of motivated and detail-oriented people who will produce a quality product for some of the most prestigious clients in the world. This opportunity is for someone who wants to work within a technically driven team with minimal functional management and continue to build on the reputation we have created throughout Europe and the Middle East and the US. This means that everyone is expected to be self-driven. Our leadership team will guide you on projects which suit your strengths, but a willingness to get the job done and overcome obstacles is a must. This position is best suited to someone who enjoys a variety of new challenges, a hands-on environment and will accept the challenges and reap the benefits of working for a facility with a blank canvas. You will have an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to modelling and manufacturing drawing pertaining to Electrical Switchgear. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the ideal candidate's roles and responsibilities will include the following tasks as well as other pertinent tasks as assigned by Organization leadership. Support for Senior Engineer staff for project specific requirements for Low Voltage Assemblies (LVA). Generate Solid work models and drawings as required for each project /site requirements Perform initial setup of projects on ERP system IFS. Load production systems with material requirements from approved drawings Compile Technical Drawing Submittals for review by Engineers prior to issuing to the customer. Organize project material for agreed to site schedule and keep rolling progress report Establish and reinforce document control for each project. Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to evaluate design, focusing on improving performance, overall design, quality, and safety. Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Possess computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and databases such as Access Display a proactive flexible approach to working within a team environment Proficient in 3D drawing packages (Solid Works experience preferable) Ability to self-manage, be self-motivated and deliver to project milestones Innovative problem-solving skills Professional verbal and written communication Education: Bachelor's in relevant field (ideal) Two-year degree in engineering related field (Minimum) Benefits Medical Early finish on Fridays Pension Scheme #LI-JK1 #vertivireland To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Engineering Supervisor- Stryker,Tullagreen Position Summary This role calls for a seasoned professional who brings a strong blend of practical experience and formal knowledge to effectively apply engineering principles in real-time problem-solving. You'll play a key role in guiding and developing team members-providing hands-on training, coaching for performance, and ensuring both the quality and output of work remain at a high standard. As a team leader, you'll also contribute to key decisions around employee development, recognition, and compensation, helping to shape a motivated and high-performing workforce. Talents we look for: Sets direction. An innovator who defines ways to create value and deliver on Stryker's mission and strategic imperatives. Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity. Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success. Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members. Network builders. Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration. Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams. What You will Do: Actively participate in day to day leadership of the business unit, and positively contribute to the Engineering team, driving engagement activities. People and performance Management: Coach and mentor the engineering group. Resource Management Lead the continuous improvement activities. Drive RFT & Manufacturing Loss improvements within the value stream. Quality Issues: Identifies, develops and implements processes to improve department performance. Provides manufacturing support by defining work assignments directed to address manufacturing process defects and implement process improvements utilizing Quality System tools. Develops and/or identifies new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the operations function. Engage and participate in supporting the delivery of Business unit's KPI's. Oversee the development of operational standards to be used in the plant for capacity evaluations, budget planning and as a basic for operational measures (Key performance indicator). Continuously improve the performance of the business by providing technical solutions to operations issues. Provide leadership and direction to the business unit on technology development and application within the manufacturing process. What You Need: Level 8 degree in an Engineering or Science discipline. 4 years relevant experience in a team based regulated manufacturing environment, and ideally previous supervisory experience. Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements and current Health and Safety Regulations legislation. Proven experience practicing Lean tools. Business understanding of operations and their impacts essential. High level of PC skills. Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents. An ability to facilitate a team of engineers to deliver a specific objective. An above average level of emotional intelligence. Flexibility essential with strong project management skills. The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivatedteam-basedenvironment #IJ To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Burnfoot, Ireland Industry: Critical Infrastructure | Engineering | Switchgear Design Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. With a robust presence across Europe and North America, we design and manufacture innovative switchgear products that power essential systems worldwide. We are expanding our team and are looking for a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to join us at our Head Office Plant in Burnfoot, Ireland. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the innovation and advancement of our switchgear product line The Role Design cutting-edge switchgear products that meet international standards (IEC 62271, IEEE Translate market and customer needs into product specifications and features Create and manage 3D models, 2D drawings, and detailed documentation Collaborate with Offering Management, Marketing, Sales, and other departments Support the NPDI process and prototype development Conduct DFMEA and manage engineering changes Engage with suppliers and remain ahead of technological trends You Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent 2+ years of experience in mechanical design Proficiency in 3D design tools (Creo, SolidWorks, or similar) Strong skills in 2D drafting, GD&T, and PLM systems Excellent organizational and time management skills A passion for innovation and commitment to quality Why Vertiv? At Vertiv, you won't just join a company-you'll join a mission to power the world's most critical systems. You'll work in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Apply now to become part of a team that's engineering the future of global infrastructure. #LI-JK1 #vertivireland To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.