We are looking for a PDS&T Engineer II to join our Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) Team in Sligo. This position reports to the Associate Director, PDS&T – Combination Products, Aesthetics & Devices (CAD).  PDS&T CAD support multiple devices, such as catheters, autoinjectors, syringes, pumps and many other devices. In this role, the successful candidate will participate in relevant PDS&T projects that require a level of leadership, technical competency, and excellent communication skills to drive solutions across multiple sites. To be successful, you need the ability to collaborate across multiple sites and apply your engineering knowledge to complete complex assignments as required in line with the strategic requirements of Product Development Science and Technology.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop engineering/technical solutions for products and processes; transfer new products from late-stage development into manufacturing, support regulatory submissions and implement major line improvements.
• Develop, plan, co-ordinate and direct PDS&T aspects of projects of local scope and importance.
• Technical lead for Design Verification activities conducted within PDS&T for projects assigned with global scope and importance for both new products and existing products.
• Participate in investigations and develop technical solutions for product functional issues and problems.
• Develop, improve or transfer of test methods for the testing of combination devices and associated subassemblies and components.
• Provide guidance and support to AbbVie and Third-Party Manufacturing sites to resolve any product functional issues and ensure that they comply with AbbVie manufacturing and design standards.
• Independently design and conduct critical experiments that further project goals.
• Implement (and may innovate or design) new experimental protocols/techniques.
• Understand the goal and maintain high proficiency in projects as well as the overall program.
• Develop and execute plans to support product changes and updates.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.
• Proficient in operating within an environment which is largely self-managed with minimal supervision
• Other activities as assigned.

Travel requirement: up to 10%