Pharma Equipment Technician – Electrical & Automation

AbbVie; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Kansas City seeks an experienced Electrician for planned and unplanned maintenance across implants manufacturing and packaging. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on reliable, first-class production.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and automation systems (PLCs, HMI, robotics, SCADA), using Maximo for work orders and parts, and supporting improvements while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• National Craft Senior Trades Electrical qualification is essential.
• At least 4 years’ maintenance and troubleshooting in a highly automated pharma or similar regulated environment.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and automation systems including PLCs, HMI, robotics, vision systems.
• Proficiency with Maximo for maintenance requisitions and spare parts control.
• Willingness to work on set shift pattern and travel to equipment vendors as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on manufacturing, filling and packaging equipment using a Reliability-Centered Maintenance approach.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find automatic, semi-automatic and batch manufacturing equipment; apply RCPS and root cause analysis.
• Support equipment projects from design to installation.
• Identify opportunities for improvements while complying with site Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
• Assist with On Call duties and maintain training in eLMS.
• Update Maximo with downtime data and parts reorders; liaise with vendors for non-stock parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Automation

Problem solving

Education

National Craft Senior Trades Electrical qualification

Tools

Maximo

PLC/HMI

SCADA

VSDs/Servo drives

Robotics

Job description

AbbVie in Kansas City seeks an experienced Electrician for planned and unplanned maintenance across implants manufacturing and packaging. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on reliable, first-class production.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and automation systems (PLCs, HMI, robotics, SCADA), using Maximo for work orders and parts, and supporting improvements while ensuring safety and quality.