Depending on the site and assignment, you may gain exposure to
Manufacturing Engineering
Process Engineering
Project Engineering
Facilities Engineering
Automation Engineering
Maintenance Engineering
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to real business projects, and develop practical skills that complement your academic studies.
What's in it for You?
Apply your academic learning in a real-world engineering environment.
Gain valuable hands-on experience with a global healthcare leader.
Work on meaningful projects that improve products and processes impacting millions of people worldwide.
Learn from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
Develop technical, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Build your professional network across Abbott's Ireland operations.
Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and healthcare innovation.
Benefit from a structured internship experience aligned to your academic programme.
Explore future opportunities through Abbott's Graduate Programmes and Professional Development Programmes.
Placement length will align with academic programme requirements and business needs.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader developing life-changing technologies that help people live healthier lives. With more than 122,000 colleagues serving people in over 160 countries, Abbott delivers innovative solutions across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines.
In Ireland, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites, providing engineering students with the opportunity to gain experience in world-class manufacturing and technology environments while contributing to healthcare innovation.
Employment offers are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening.
Why Choose Abbott?
At Abbott, you'll gain practical engineering experience while working on projects that create real impact. You'll:
Contribute to technologies and manufacturing processes that improve lives.
Learn from experienced engineering and operations professionals.
Build valuable technical and professional skills.
Develop your understanding of highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Expand your professional network across Abbott's Ireland operations.
Explore future career opportunities within Abbott.
Our internship programme provides real-world experience, broad exposure, and a strong foundation for future engineering careers.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for ambitious students who are eager to apply their engineering knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Successful candidates will
Be available for a placement aligned to their academic programme requirements.
Be pursuing a degree in: Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Automation Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Facilities Engineering Industrial Engineering or Computer Science
Be on track to achieve, or have achieved, a minimum 2.1 degree classification.
Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
Show initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Have a passion for engineering, innovation, and healthcare.
Thrive in a collaborative team environment and take ownership of their work.
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews may take place before the closing date.
With only four Engineering Internship opportunities remaining, we encourage interested students to apply as soon as possible as positions may be filled before the closing date.
Join Abbott and Help Build the Future of Healthcare
Become part of the next generation of engineers helping to develop innovative products, technologies, and manufacturing solutions that improve lives around the world.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Abbott in Ireland | Benefits
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- The base pay for this position is
- N/A
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Administrative Support
DIVISION
AVD Vascular
LOCATION
Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
Ireland > Cootehill : Dromore West, Ireland > Donegal Town : R267, Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park, Ireland > Longford : Lisnamuck, Ireland > Sligo : Carbury Point, Finisklin Industrial & Technology Park, Sligo, Ireland > Sligo : Finisklin Road
WORK SHIFT
Ie - Coreflex (Ireland)
TRAVEL
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable
