Electrical Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:Electrical Technician
Abbott Diabetes Care - Kilkenny
IDA Ireland Kilkenny Business & Technology Park, Kilkenny R95 A02A
Build Your Future. Help Improve Lives. Grow with Abbott.
Abbott's Kilkenny facility is one of the most advanced manufacturing sites in Europe, producing FreeStyle glucose monitoring technology that helps millions of people worldwide manage diabetes. As we continue to grow, we're looking for Electrical Technicians at multiple experience levels to join our team.
This opportunity may particularly suit qualified electricians, maintenance electricians, industrial electricians and electrical technicians looking to apply their skills within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
Why Abbott?
Security. Opportunity. Purpose.
At Abbott, you'll enjoy the stability of a global healthcare leader alongside genuine opportunities to develop your career while contributing to products that improve lives every day.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with attractive shift premium
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing, financial and lifestyle support for employees and their families
Fully equipped onsite gym
Structured training and development programmes
Opportunities to progress into senior technical, engineering and leadership roles
A modern, highly automated manufacturing environment
The opportunity to help manufacture life-changing healthcare technology
Shift Pattern & Hours
Work 7 x 12-hour shifts across a 14-day cycle
Rotating day shifts (7am-7pm) and night shifts (7pm-7am)
Includes two weekends per month
Mix of short weeks (2 shifts) and long weeks (5 shifts)
Built-in extended time off throughout the month
Attractive shift premium included
Full shift details will be discussed during the interview process
The Role
As an Electrical Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our automated manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs
Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automation faults
Monitor equipment performance and support production targets
Support continuous improvement and root cause investigations
Assist with equipment installation, upgrades and validation activities
Train and support production operators
Maintain compliance and technical documentation standards
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations teams
Experience Levels – Where You Fit
Level A
Ideal for candidates early in their career or looking to transition into manufacturing. We hire for potential and invest in your development
Level 6+ qualification, electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
Basic troubleshooting skills
Strong learning mindset and willingness to develop
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Level B
Ideal for experienced technicians looking to make an immediate impact.
Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment
Experience working with automated manufacturing systems
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
Ability to work independently and drive improvements
Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment is advantageous
What You'll Bring
Recognised electrical qualification or trade background
Strong technical troubleshooting skills
Safety-first mindset
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Experience within manufacturing environments is advantageous
Join Abbott Kilkenny
If you're looking for:
Competitive pay and shift premium
Excellent healthcare benefits and wellbeing supports
Long-term career security with a global healthcare leader
A modern manufacturing environment with advanced technology
Structured training and development
Great onsite facilities, including a fully equipped gym
Meaningful work that helps improve people's lives
Then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your future with Abbott Kilkenny.
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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Ie - Kky4Cya1 (Ireland)
TRAVEL:Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable