Electrical Technician - Automated Manufacturing (Shift)

Abbott; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

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

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.