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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@abbvie) . Job Description We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our engineering team in Carrigtwohill, Cork. This position reports to the Capital Project Manager. This an 18-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a varied role, and you will be involved in everything from completing feasibility studies to leading commissioning and validation activities at a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Roles and Responsibilities + Project management of the execution of capital engineering projects within the site, following the Abbvie Project Lifecycle approach. + Support the Operations Engineering Team in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.  + Improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.  + Liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment. + Leadership of equipment commissioning and validation activities as part of capital project execution. + Work closely with cross-functional teams from other departments to deliver the site capital project portfolio. + Prepare feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned capital projects. + Support all major site initiatives and sites core goals. + Prepare Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCE) for site capital projects. + Liaise with Global Engineering as required – eCOPs (engineering communities of practice), Engineering forums, etc. + Responsible for all Engineering contractor management on-site, required to deliver capital projects i.e. ensure safety standards are met, and safe working practices adhered to at all times – RAMS, permit to work, training records, etc. Qualifications Essential Requirements + Degree in a relevant Engineering subject area– Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering preferred. + Strong previous pharmaceutical experience is essential (minimum 7-10 years). + Knowledgeable/competent with executing change control. + Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry + Demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the below: + Oral Solid Dose (OSD) equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material handling – post hoists, blenders, milling – conical mills, etc) + Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, Nitrogen, etc. Nice to have experience + Experience of process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement is desirable. + Trackwise change control system experience + Electrical background – competency with electrical system design & installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements is beneficial. Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html