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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Limited, Swords

What We Do

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Siemens Healthineers has been active in Swords supplying medical diagnostic equipment to hospitals and laboratories since 1966.

The site manufactures haematology and immunoassay analysers. These products use advanced technologies including laser optics, mechatronics, robotics and bio-chemistry processes to diagnose multiple health conditions from a single blood sample.

In addition to manufacturing, Swords employees support the continuous innovation of current and new products and the development of laboratory automation software, exported to more than 50 countries.

Our culture of high performance blends seamlessly with a care for those we work with, the customers that rely on us and the community and environment that we share.

History

  • 2010: Winner of Exporter of the Year Award, Ireland
  • 2011: Winner of Siemens Operational Excellence Award
  • 2012: Winner Engineers Ireland Continuous Professional Development
  • 2013: Leading Lean Site within Siemens Healthcare (Siemens Productive Systems)
  • 2014: Winner of Siemens Q-Cup Global Award, Top+ Operational Excellence - Siemens Global Award for Quality Ideas and Innovation
  • 2015: Winner of Siemens Global Award for Ideas and Innovation
  • 2017: Winner of Global Siemens Laboratory Diagnostics award for growing the Refurbishment business


  • 2017: Winner of Fingal Employer of the Year Award
  • 2017: Winner Healthineers Silver Award for Swords’ 3i Participation
  • 2018: Winner of Irish Medtech Operational Excellence Award
  • 2019: Runner up in Irish Medtech Best Apprenticeship Award
  • 2019: Winner of Global Siemens Laboratory Diagnostics Innovation award for site savings per employee
  • 2020: Awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility standard of ‘Business Working Responsibly’
  • 2023: Launch of a Centre of Excellence for Immunoassay Instrument Research and Development

Careers

Careers at Swords

Great things are achieved in a great workplace. At Swords, it’s our people who make the difference.

We endeavour to champion that ethos by fostering an environment that places employee engagement at the heart of everything we do and to ensure our culture is one where people trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with. By doing so, we give our best to contribute to the company’s further success and development.

Read more about the roles at Swords

Graduate testimonials 

Everyone is always happy to help and give time when needed, while treating you as an equal member of the team. You are given real responsibilities in a variety of disciplines. I have now been here for four years, learned a wide range of skills and always felt supported.

Isobel, MAI Biomedical Engineering, Trinity

It’s great to work somewhere where age isn't a limiting factor. I have been given fantastic opportunities and have been involved in leading large scale projects during my time here.

Ed, BEng Manufacturing and Design Engineering, TUD

As an electronic engineer I have been given the opportunity to participate in many projects from low level PCB design to high level systems engineering. Over the past 1.5 years I have consistently developed and learned new skills in areas I had not previously encountered.

Rebekah, BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering, UL

Siemens Healthineers provides me with experience in a variety of disciplines such as coding, electronic engineering and manufacturing. I also received insight into production processes and quality which have helped me develop my career.

Hugh, MAI Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

Building trust, strong relationships and developing strategic partnerships with the community helps to secure our long-term sustainability. Siemens Healthineers is committed to maintaining strong links within local communities through activities and initiatives that develop and educate the young, support vulnerable people and protect the environment. These areas align to Siemens Healthineers’ core values and competencies and the needs of the local community. They are aligned with our site culture, “Team Swords – We Care”. 

We recognise the importance of employee engagement. Volunteering offers our employees the opportunity to participate in these local initiatives, to further develop and share their skills, increase satisfaction and take pride in the positive results.

Where to find us

Where to find us

Chapel Lane
Swords
County Dublin
K67 AT86
Ireland

Google Maps directions

 +353 1 813 2222

Instruments manufactured as Swords

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