Equipment Technician

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With 115,000 colleagues across more than 160 countries, our work has a meaningful impact on millions of lives every day. Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and today employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. Our Irish operations include six manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo, along with commercial and shared service operations in Dublin and Galway.

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.

About Abbott Vascular

Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses, dedicated to advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient outcomes worldwide. By combining cutting‑edge medical device innovation with world‑class pharmaceuticals, we invest heavily in research, development, training, and education to help shape the future of healthcare. Our broad portfolio of vascular technologies—including vessel closure, endovascular, and coronary devices—helps treat diseases of the heart, carotid arteries, and peripheral blood vessels. These conditions can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other life‑threatening complications, making the work we do both meaningful and impactful.

At Abbott Clonmel, you'll be part of a high‑performing manufacturing site where quality, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.

The Role

As an Equipment Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will use your technical expertise to diagnose, repair, maintain, and improve equipment that directly supports the manufacture of life‑changing medical devices. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled individual who enjoys problem‑solving, hands‑on work, and collaborating with cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to manufacturing equipment issues, diagnosing faults and completing effective repairs to minimise downtime
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment upgrades, ensuring all work is accurately documented within the AMIGO asset management system
• Maintain backup equipment and manage spare parts to ensure production continuity
• Support industrial, manufacturing, and quality engineers in the operation and optimisation of manufacturing equipment
• Provide feedback to equipment development engineers, contributing ideas to improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Assist with the setup of manufacturing assembly lines, including worktable construction and utility connections
• Modify existing assembly lines or workstations to support changing production demands
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Abbott's corporate, divisional, and site procedures, as well as safety and quality standards

Education & Experience

• NFQ Level 6 qualification in a relevant technical or engineering discipline, plus 2+ years' relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing or quality‑driven environment is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of general technical concepts, equipment fundamentals, and manufacturing systems
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematic drawings, and use precision tools and test equipment
• Comfortable working with numerical, statistical data and computer software to solve non‑routine, moderately complex technical issues
• Proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to suggest improvements to existing processes
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise daily work to meet production schedules
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance, confidentiality, and quality standards

Hours of Work

Friday, Saturday & Sunday night approx. midday until 1-2am

The Weekend Shift hours are:

• Friday: 12:25pm – 01:25am
• Saturday: 13:10pm – 02:10am
• Sunday: 13:50pm – 02:50am

Why Join Abbott?

• Be part of a global healthcare leader making a real difference to patients' lives
• Work in a collaborative, safety‑focused, and innovation‑driven environment
• Opportunities for technical development, learning, and career progression
• Competitive rewards and benefits in a company recognised for its culture and values

Additional Information

• Location: Clonmel, Cashel Road, Ireland
• Job Family: Facilities & Maintenance
• Division: AVD Vascular
• Work Shift: IE - 2Cycle B (Ireland)
• Travel: No
• Medical Surveillance: Yes
• Base Pay: N/A/hour

Abbott is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All roles are carried out in accordance with the site Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work requirements.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.