Senior Manufacturing Technician — Lead Automation

Abbott; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Job summary

Abbott in County Galway seeks a Senior Manufacturing Technician to lead troubleshooting and drive continuous improvement in a high-tech, automated environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 6 qualification and advanced technical skills across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Abbott offers competitive salary, family health insurance, and long-term career growth in a global healthcare leader. Join our team at one of the most advanced manufacturing sites in Europe!

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work directly on complex, high-speed production equipment.
• Experience in industrial, high-volume, regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and fault diagnosis across systems.
• Perform and optimize preventative maintenance.
• Drive root-cause investigations using structured methodologies.
• Support and influence equipment installation and upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting capability

Data-driven mindset

Hands-on experience with automated equipment

Ability to influence and train others

Education

Level 6 qualification in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Abbott in County Galway seeks a Senior Manufacturing Technician to lead troubleshooting and drive continuous improvement in a high-tech, automated environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 6 qualification and advanced technical skills across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Abbott offers competitive salary, family health insurance, and long-term career growth in a global healthcare leader. Join our team at one of the most advanced manufacturing sites in Europe!