Field Service Engineer

Customer Maintenance Engineer (24/7 Shift Rotation)

• Location: Kildare, Ireland (Onsite)


• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time


• Shift Pattern: 24/7 four-cycle shift rotation (following initial training)


• Travel: Includes an 8-week international training programme

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Equipment Engineer to join a leading global organisation specialising in advanced materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. This role is ideal for mechanically or electrically focused engineers who thrive on hands-on troubleshooting and solving complex electro-mechanical issues.

You will provide onsite installation, maintenance, and technical support for highly advanced equipment. To ensure your success, you will receive an extensive 8-week international training programme at one of our global facilities before transitioning to the 24/7 shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic, plasma, gas, and electro-mechanical systems.


• Installation & Qualification: Install, qualify, and repair complex electrical and mechanical systems onsite.


• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex technical issues using digital analytics tools and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics.


• Customer Support: Provide onsite technical assistance to ensure optimal equipment performance.


• Safety & Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of health and safety at all times.

Requirements
Essential Criteria

• Right to Work: Full, unrestricted working rights in Ireland (Stamp 4 or EU passport).


• Licence: Full, valid driving licence.


• Availability: Ability to work a 24/7 four-cycle shift rotation and travel internationally for initial training.

Desirable Criteria

• Education: Technical qualification or equivalent hands-on industry experience.


• Technical Skills: Ability to read schematics and use hand tools/digital multimeters.


• Experience: Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum systems, or thermodynamics.


• Core Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and basic proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary + shift premium


• Discretionary bonus & company share schemes


• Comprehensive pension scheme & life assurance


• Full healthcare coverage for you and your family


• Generous travel allowance


• Wellness programme


• Extensive global training and clear career progression pathways

Please note : Candidates must have full, unrestricted working rights in Ireland (Stamp 4 or EU passport)