Johnson & Johnson Posted September 1, 2026

Maintenance Technician

Limerick, Ireland Full time
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About this opportunity

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category:

Non-Standard

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talents for the 4-cycle shift Maintenance Technician roles to join our team in Limerick, Ireland.

The Maintenance Technician supports manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment, machinery, and systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards. This role plays a key part in maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, troubleshooting technical issues, and driving continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and support systems

Troubleshoot equipment faults and technical issues to minimize production downtime

Support equipment setup, changeovers, repairs, and maintenance activities

Conduct routine equipment inspections and document findings in line with GMP requirements

Escalate technical, safety, and quality issues in a timely manner

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance procedures (e.g. GMP, SOPs)

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma)

Support equipment qualification, validation activities, and audits as required

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance

Assist in identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions

Qualification/Requirement:

Minimum Level 6 qualification (120 credits) in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline (essential requirement)

Proven hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Experience working with automated or high-volume manufacturing equipment (robotics, PLCs, sensors, pneumatics, vision systems)

Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments

Ability to work shifts and in a fast-paced production setting

Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

Work with advanced automation and cutting-edge manufacturing technology

Comprehensive training and ongoing career development opportunities

Competitive salary, shift allowance, and benefits package

Clear progression pathways into Engineering, Reliability, Automation, or Leadership roles

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a world-class healthcare manufacturing environment

At Johnson & Johnson, We want every candidate to feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the hiring process.

Application review: Your CV is carefully assessed by our recruitment team

Introductory call: If you’re a good fit, you’ll have a short call to learn more about the role

Transparent updates: We’ll keep you informed at each stage

Final onboarding steps: Standard country‑specific checks for successful candidates

You’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback at the end of the process, your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates.

Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated pay range and benefits for this position is:

35,000 + 33% shift allowance

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Limerick, Ireland
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 3753 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 173 biopharma companies.

3753Comparable roles tracked
3372Currently active
173Companies hiring similar roles
64Countries represented

Salary context

921 of 3753 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Biologics Support Operator I (3rd Shift) · AbbVie $14/hr – $26/hr (≈ $29,099–$54,122/yr)
Highest disclosed · Head of Analytical Development · ModernaTX, Inc. $272,200/yr – $490,100/yr
Peer group range $41,610 – $381,150 (median $125,550)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 3753 comparable roles

United States1739
Germany251
India166
France146
Ireland136
China123

+ 58 more countries

Seniority mix

1670 of 3753 peers have a known seniority level

Senior431
Manager381
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc259
Associate162
Principal138
Associate Director119
Director115
Senior Director57
Executive/VP8

Therapeutic area mix

24 of 3753 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease15
Rare Disease3
Oncology3
Respiratory1
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Immunology1

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