Device Technician

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medical treatments that address serious health challenges in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. Our commitment is to positively impact people's lives through our products and services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Device Technician to join our production operations team at AbbVie Ballytivnan in Sligo. This position involves supporting manufacturing operations by preparing and operating various equipment and ensuring compliance with all safety, regulatory, and organizational standards. The role demands shift work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate molding and associated equipment.
• Manage automated assembly and related devices.
• Operate pad printing and ancillary machinery.
• Handle manual assembly tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot daily manufacturing challenges affecting quality, safety, or efficiency.
• Perform quality inspections and meet production quality objectives.
• Supply materials to operational equipment promptly and safely.
• Label and package components and finished products responsibly.
• Utilize coordinate measuring machines and advanced metrology instruments.
• Operate complex, fully automated, computer-controlled systems including robotics and vision technologies.
• Contribute to new product introductions and improvement initiatives through divisional project teams.
• Reset machinery as needed to maintain high quality standards.
• Coordinate team efforts for optimal productivity.
• Document all production activities according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
• Engage in cross-training and train new team members.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focusing on quality, safety, environment, and production systems.
• Execute routine manufacturing documentation, commissioning, and validation protocols consistently.
• Ensure adherence to quality, regulatory, and GMP requirements and compliance with AbbVie policies and relevant laws.
• Perform manual assembly and visual inspection tasks as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in a comparable role within a regulated manufacturing setting.
• Possession of a tertiary-level qualification is preferred.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, life transformation, and community service. We provide equal opportunities to veterans and individuals with disabilities. (Note: US & Puerto Rico specific details on equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation apply.)