Manufacturing Technician – Automation & CI

Abbott Laboratories; Ireland; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care in Kilkenny is hiring Manufacturing Technicians at multiple experience levels to join our brand‑new site. This hands‑on role ensures automated production lines run safely, efficiently, and reliably, with opportunities to learn and grow.

You’ll work with modern machinery, structured maintenance systems, and cross‑functional teams, gaining exposure to maintenance philosophy, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a growing healthcare manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Level 6+ qualification in a technical/engineering discipline.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Safety-first and quality-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Monitor machine performance and support OEE and yield targets.
• Use CMMS data to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Assist with equipment installation, validation, and upgrades.
• Train operators on production equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Maintain documentation and compliance standards.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Automation

Education

Level 6 qualification or higher in technical/engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Abbott Diabetes Care in Kilkenny is hiring Manufacturing Technicians at multiple experience levels to join our brand‑new site. This hands‑on role ensures automated production lines run safely, efficiently, and reliably, with opportunities to learn and grow.

You’ll work with modern machinery, structured maintenance systems, and cross‑functional teams, gaining exposure to maintenance philosophy, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a growing healthcare manufacturing operation.