Electrical Technician

Abbott

Ireland

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift premium
Healthcare benefits
EAP for wellbeing and family support
Onsite gym
Structured training and development
Career progression into senior roles
Modern automated manufacturing site
Meaningful life-changing product work

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny in Ireland is seeking Electrical Technicians at multiple experience levels to join a highly automated manufacturing site. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical equipment in a fast-paced environment, supporting production targets and continuous improvement. You’ll work across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automation fault areas, with strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

  • Qualified electrician or electrical technician with apprenticeship or equivalent.
  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automation faults.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automation faults.
  • Monitor equipment performance and support production targets.
  • Support continuous improvement and root cause investigations.
  • Assist with equipment installation, upgrades and validation activities.
  • Train and support production operators.
  • Maintain compliance and technical documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations teams.

Skills

Electrical qualification
Troubleshooting
Safety mindset
Communication
Teamwork
Manufacturing experience

Education

Level 6+ qualification
Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Automated manufacturing systems

Job description

Electrical Technician

Abbott Diabetes Care – Kilkenny

IDA Ireland Kilkenny Business & Technology Park, Kilkenny R95 A02A

Build Your Future. Help Improve Lives. Grow with Abbott.

Abbott's Kilkenny facility is one of the most advanced manufacturing sites in Europe, producing FreeStyle glucose monitoring technology that helps millions of people worldwide manage diabetes. As we continue to grow, we're looking for Electrical Technicians at multiple experience levels to join our team.

This opportunity may particularly suit qualified electricians, maintenance electricians, industrial electricians and electrical technicians looking to apply their skills within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

Why Abbott?

Security. Opportunity. Purpose.

At Abbott, you'll enjoy the stability of a global healthcare leader alongside genuine opportunities to develop your career while contributing to products that improve lives every day.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary with attractive shift premium
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing, financial and lifestyle support for employees and their families
  • Fully equipped onsite gym
  • Structured training and development programmes
  • Opportunities to progress into senior technical, engineering and leadership roles
  • A modern, highly automated manufacturing environment
  • The opportunity to help manufacture life-changing healthcare technology
Shift Pattern & Hours
  • Work 7 x 12-hour shifts across a 14-day cycle
  • Rotating day shifts (7am-7pm) and night shifts (7pm-7am)
  • Includes two weekends per month
  • Mix of short weeks (2 shifts) and long weeks (5 shifts)
  • Built-in extended time off throughout the month
  • Attractive shift premium included
  • Full shift details will be discussed during the interview process
The Role

As an Electrical Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our automated manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automation faults
  • Monitor equipment performance and support production targets
  • Support continuous improvement and root cause investigations
  • Assist with equipment installation, upgrades and validation activities
  • Train and support production operators
  • Maintain compliance and technical documentation standards
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations teams
Experience Levels - Where You Fit
Level A
  • Ideal for candidates early in their career or looking to transition into manufacturing. We hire for potential and invest in your development
  • Level 6+ qualification, electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
  • Basic troubleshooting skills
  • Strong learning mindset and willingness to develop
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Level B
  • Ideal for experienced technicians looking to make an immediate impact.
  • Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment
  • Experience working with automated manufacturing systems
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
  • Ability to work independently and drive improvements
  • Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment is advantageous
What You'll Bring
  • Recognised electrical qualification or trade background
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills
  • Safety-first mindset
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience within manufacturing environments is advantageous
Join Abbott Kilkenny

If you're looking for:

  • Competitive pay and shift premium
  • Excellent healthcare benefits and wellbeing supports
  • Long-term career security with a global healthcare leader
  • A modern manufacturing environment with advanced technology
  • Structured training and development
  • Great onsite facilities, including a fully equipped gym
  • Meaningful work that helps improve people's lives
Connect with us

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube .

Base Pay

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

Facilities & Maintenance

Division

ADC Diabetes Care

Location

Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

Additional Locations

—

Work Shift

Ie - Kky4Cya1 (Ireland)

Travel

Not specified

Medical Surveillance

Yes

Significant Work Activities

Not Applicable

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