Electrical Technician – Industrial Automation & Maintenance

Abbott; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny is recruiting Electrical Technicians to join our brand-new site. This hands-on role keeps automated production lines running safely and efficiently, using modern machinery, structured maintenance systems, and cross-functional teamwork.

We welcome Level A or Level B experience, with opportunities for skill development, career progression, and meaningful work from day one at a growing site in Kilkenny.

Qualifications

• Foundational mechanical/electrical knowledge with Level 6+ qualification or an electrical trade qualification.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to interpret technical information 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 OEE and yield targets.
• Use data and CMMS systems to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Support or lead continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities.
• Assist with equipment installation, validation, and upgrades.
• Train and support operators on production equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Maintain clear documentation, reporting, and compliance standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Automation interest

Teamwork

Education

Level 6 qualification or higher

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny is recruiting Electrical Technicians to join our brand-new site. This hands-on role keeps automated production lines running safely and efficiently, using modern machinery, structured maintenance systems, and cross-functional teamwork.

We welcome Level A or Level B experience, with opportunities for skill development, career progression, and meaningful work from day one at a growing site in Kilkenny.