Global Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing & Reliability

Abbott; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to execute planned and reactive maintenance, ensure plant safety and reliability, and support cost-effective manufacturing at target production rates. You will inspect, diagnose faults, perform repairs, and implement improvements across equipment and infrastructure.

The role requires recognized trade qualifications in mechanical or electrical disciplines, with demonstrated experience in manufacturing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Completion of all assigned Training to this role by the scheduled due date is mandatory.
• Recognized trade qualification in mechanical, electrical, fitting or machining.
• Demonstrated maintenance experience within a manufacturing, processing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Inspect, repair, replace and maintain plant and equipment to required standards.
• Complete maintenance tasks efficiently and return equipment to safe operating condition.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical or equipment faults and undertake repairs.
• Record maintenance activities and contribute to reliability improvements.

Skills

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Electrical

Mechanical

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical/electrical

Mechanical maintenance background

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to execute planned and reactive maintenance, ensure plant safety and reliability, and support cost-effective manufacturing at target production rates. You will inspect, diagnose faults, perform repairs, and implement improvements across equipment and infrastructure.

The role requires recognized trade qualifications in mechanical or electrical disciplines, with demonstrated experience in manufacturing maintenance.