Associate Engineer - Ideal Graduate level role

Bring your passion, ideas and purpose to life in a company that can truly help you achieve your full potential.

As a result of strong business growth, industry-leading product development in the biosensor business and a long-term commitment to high volume manufacturing in our Witney Centre of Excellence, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Operations Engineering team.

The role of the Associate Engineer will focus on managing and performing process equipment validations for our bespoke machines used to manufacture and test our medical devices. Day to day, you will interact with internal customers and suppliers, with occasional travel to supplier sites. You will provide technical project management input and serve as an engineering point of contact within wider project teams. This role offers opportunities for growth and career development in engineering, contributing to shaping the future of healthcare.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering, a passion for problem solving, an interest in automated machinery, and an inquisitive mindset to explore technical opportunities. Since we operate in a highly regulated industry, you must be able to follow procedures and create accurate documentation and records of your work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team working with state-of-the-art automation in a fast-growing area of our business. Our engineering team includes specialists in projects, process, production, systems, software, R&D, and machine vision.

As part of an innovative global healthcare company, we offer a competitive benefits package including excellent salaries, a leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, subsidized canteen, and a flexible benefits scheme. At Witney, we also promote employee well-being through initiatives like onsite allotments, fitness campaigns, beekeeping, yoga, and more.

Abbott has been dedicated to health for over 135 years, helping people reach their potential because better health enables individuals and communities to achieve more. Joining us allows you to shape your career while contributing to the future of healthcare.

With a diverse global network serving over 160 countries, we develop innovative solutions across diagnostics, devices, nutrition, and reformulations. We are advancing revolutionary healthcare technologies to help people live healthier lives.

Our Blood Glucose Monitoring division designs, develops, and manufactures systems for home and hospital use. Our Witney Centre of Excellence produces electrodes and biosensors for diabetes management, adhering to strict quality standards for European and US authorities. The Operations team is the largest in Witney, producing high volumes of test strips and biosensors annually.

Your own right to work in the UK

We welcome applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those able to obtain a visa without sponsorship from Abbott. Proof of eligibility will be required before employment. If hired, you must maintain your visa status; Abbott does not sponsor visas or fund subsequent visa applications. Some positions may not offer permanent contracts.

Employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining legal right to work in the UK. Please inform us immediately if your immigration status changes.

Graduates

If on a Graduate visa, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed upon expiry. Abbott has a limited number of sponsorships each year, primarily for highly skilled internal transfers. If limits are reached or requirements are unmet, sponsorship may not be available unless you secure your own right to work after your visa expires.