Pharma Equipment Technician - Electrical/Automation

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Ireland seeks an experienced Electrician to perform planned and unplanned maintenance across implants manufacturing and packaging. You will join a multi-disciplinary team and focus on reliability improvements to deliver safe, first-class products to customers.

The role requires a National Craft Electrical qualification and 4+ years in a highly automated environment, with proficiency in PLC/HMI, robotics and Maximo. Shift work and vendor travel are required.

Qualifications

• National Craft Senior Trades Electrical qualification is required.
• 4+ years maintenance and troubleshooting in a highly automated pharmaceutical or similar regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical, instrumentation and automation systems incl. PLCs, HMI, robotics, pneumatics and SCADA.
• Proficient with Maximo to manage maintenance requisitions and spare parts control.
• Willingness to work a set shift pattern and travel to equipment vendors as required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to undertake other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on manufacturing, filling and packaging equipment using an RCM approach.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find automated/batch manufacturing equipment; drive improvements via RCPS.
• Support equipment projects from design to installation.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety requirements; training and regulations.
• Assist with on-call duties; maintain training through eLMS.
• Update Maximo for stock parts reordering; engage with vendors for non-stock parts.
• Complete Work Orders with downtime data as part of Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP).

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

RCM methodology

Education

National Craft Senior Trades Electrical qualification

Tools

Maximo

PLC/HMI

Job description

AbbVie in Ireland seeks an experienced Electrician to perform planned and unplanned maintenance across implants manufacturing and packaging. You will join a multi-disciplinary team and focus on reliability improvements to deliver safe, first-class products to customers.

The role requires a National Craft Electrical qualification and 4+ years in a highly automated environment, with proficiency in PLC/HMI, robotics and Maximo. Shift work and vendor travel are required.