Automation & Maintenance Electrical Technician

Abbott Laboratories; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care – Kilkenny is recruiting Electrical Technicians at various experience levels for a brand‑new site in Kilkenny Business & Technology Park. The role is hands-on, focusing on safe, efficient maintenance of automated production lines with modern machinery and structured maintenance systems.

Level A/B candidates with a Level 6 technical qualification or equivalent are encouraged. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations, and have opportunities for

Qualifications

• Foundational mechanical/electrical knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to learn in a regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Monitor machine performance and support efficiency/quality targets.
• Use data and CMMS to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities.
• Assist with equipment installation, validation, and upgrades.
• Train operators on production equipment and collaborate with engineering/quality/operations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Data-driven CMMS

Education

Level 6 technical qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Abbott Diabetes Care – Kilkenny is recruiting Electrical Technicians at various experience levels for a brand‑new site in Kilkenny Business & Technology Park. The role is hands-on, focusing on safe, efficient maintenance of automated production lines with modern machinery and structured maintenance systems.

Level A/B candidates with a Level 6 technical qualification or equivalent are encouraged. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations, and have opportunities for