The Opportunity

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We have an opportunity for a System Engineering Intern to join our Operations Engineering Group.

You will be collaborating with colleagues in the delivery of end-to-end software systems to support the manufacture and testing of ADC's FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring devices. Working as part of a dedicated Systems Engineering team you will be exposed to all aspects of professionally managed software system lifecycle for an industry leader within the biotechnology sector - from regular stakeholder engagement, through software component design and testing, to validation and deployment, your main responsibilities will include:

Tasks to support system development in a highly regulated environment, including testing, validation, and operational support; aligning to defined team & business goals. Align system development with both technical and non-technical business stakeholders. Ensuring compliance within a highly regulated medical device environment through detail-oriented task delivery

You will be working across the following areas:

Computerised System Validation and System Lifecycle management Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT, and may include opportunities for Machine Learning, AI algorithm design, cloud architecture and data migration. Cybersecurity – supporting plan development and assessments. Automated software testing and SQL Database querying Supporting manufacturing through machine monitoring system development

Leo, currently on placement with us has said " My time so far here at Abbott has helped me see and experience various aspects of the software development cycle, from the initial coding, all the way to the final documentation process. It has been a great way to further my understanding of how businesses operate .

What are we looking for?

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must currently be studying for a degree in a STEM subject (Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical, or similar), which accommodates a Year in Industry, and have an interest in building a career in Systems Engineering.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual who takes initiative and is able to work within a team and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment. You will need to have good oral and written communication skills to be able to prepare reports and technical documents. You must be organised and flexible in your approach to work, with good attention to detail in order to ensure that data and analyses are accurate and meet the requirements of the project. 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate aroundSTEM, and keen to pursue their career in the Medical Devices sector. 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.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV (including grade) and cover letter. Closing date for applications is 9th Feb 2025, with shortlisting happening in the week following. Interviews will be conducted in person at our Witney site. By submitting your application, you consent for your details to be shared with Randstad, our Third Party Labour supplier, who are working on behalf of Abbott on this position. This is a 13month placement starting summer 2025.

About Us:

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 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.

Our Diabetes Care division is part of the Medical Devices group, and it is here that we design, develop, and manufacture leading-edge blood glucose monitoring systems, including our revolutionary Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, which is used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes. The system consists of a hand-held meter or smartphone app, and disposable test strips or on-body patch containing a sensor. The meters are developed in Alameda, California, and the strips and sensors developed and manufactured in the UK, at Witney, near Oxford.

Here at Witney, we also support our employees to live life to the fullest – whether it’s joining our couch to 5k team, tending the allotments, learning to be a bee keeper, dropping in for a yoga session, there is plenty going for you to engage with as and when you wish!

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