Manufacturing Technician

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical

practitioner designated by the Company

Abbott Diabetes Care – Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has recently opened a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, producing FreeStyle blood glucose sensors. This site plays a critical role in supporting people living with diabetes worldwide, using the latest manufacturing and automation technologies.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting Manufacturing Technicians at various experience levels to join our brand‑new Kilkenny site. This is a hands‑on technical role where you’ll support high‑volume, automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable production.

You’ll work with modern machinery, structured maintenance systems, and cross‑functional teams, with strong opportunities for skill development and career progression in a growing operation.

Key Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will:

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and repairs on production equipment

• Maintain and repair mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of automated equipment, including conveyors, depositors, pick‑and‑place and weighing machines

• Interpret technical drawings, schematics and manuals

• Monitor machine performance, cycle times and output to support OEE and yield targets

• Use data and equipment reports to identify issues and drive continuous improvement

• Lead or support maintenance and process improvement activities, working independently or as part of a team

• Coordinate with and oversee external contractors when required

• Assist with equipment installation, validation and process improvements in line with established procedures

• Train and certify manufacturing associates on equipment and production processes

• Support documentation updates, technical reports and root‑cause investigations

What You’ll Bring

• Level 6 qualification or higher in a technical or engineering‑related discipline

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical skillset

• Ideally experienced working with industrial manufacturing equipment

• Solid fault‑finding and troubleshooting capability

• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• A safety‑focused mindset and ability to work in a regulated manufacturing environment

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team‑oriented approach

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and shift allowance (where applicable)

• Family health insurance

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

• Opportunity to work in a brand‑new, high‑tech facility

• Long‑term opportunities within a growing global healthcare company