Software Systems Engineering Internship - Witney, United Kingdom - Abbott Laboratories

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Abbott is about the power of health.

For more than 125 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more.

With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life.

Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

Abbott Diabetes Care provides innovative blood glucose monitoring systems for people with diabetes.

As an Engineering placement intern in Witney, you will work in a modern, highly automated state of the art manufacturing facility.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


The primary function for this role is being a key part of the engineering team supporting the Abbott Diabetes Care operations function.

Engineering at Abbott covers a range of engineering disciplines, so we are looking for someone who is willing to be a part of a highly-skilled team delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in a highly automated manufacturing process.


  • Responsible for working within the Operations Engineering team providing support to Senior Engineers on projects and tasks within agreed constraints of time and quality
  • To assist with validation and operation of production equipment, proposing solutions to issues as they arise, implementing and documenting under supervision.
  • To ensure that system changes are introduced according to the required standards and procedures with appropriate use of the Software Life Cycle (SLC) and change control processes.
  • Work can include developing test protocols, running trials on manufacturing equipment, creating models, collecting and analysing data and writing reports. All documentation must be completed in compliance with site, Corporate and external regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for maintaining and recording a recognized standard of training throughout the internship
  • Responsible for developing, maintaining and promoting good working relationship within engineering team and with other departments
  • Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbotts EHS Program.
  • Responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System at the site and ensuring activities are conducted in compliance with divisional and corporate requirements and all applicable regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:


  • Studying towards an engineering degree (Bachelors or Integrated Masters)
  • PC literate able to use MS Word and Excel.
  • Practical skills able to run trials and follow documented instructions within the Medical Device Compliance environment.
  • Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate across levels of the organisation
We have a highly collaborative ethos at Witney, which is supported by a strong network of professional and extra-curricular communities including sports clubs, site allotment, bee keeping and more

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