Automation & Maintenance Technician — Grow with Manufacturing

Abbott Laboratories; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care – Kilkenny is recruiting Manufacturing Technicians across two experience levels to ensure automated production lines run safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll work with modern machinery, maintenance systems, and cross-functional teams, with strong opportunities for skill development and career progression.

The role offers a hands-on technical environment with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification (or higher) in a technical/engineering discipline.
• Foundational hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Monitor machine performance and support OEE and yield targets.
• Use data and CMMS systems to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Automation

Data-driven decisions

Teamwork

Education

Level 6 qualification in technical/engineering discipline

Tools

CMMS

Robotic systems

Job description

Abbott Diabetes Care – Kilkenny is recruiting Manufacturing Technicians across two experience levels to ensure automated production lines run safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll work with modern machinery, maintenance systems, and cross-functional teams, with strong opportunities for skill development and career progression.

The role offers a hands-on technical environment with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.