Maintenance Technician

Are you interested in progressing your career in life sciences? Are you experienced with automated manufacturing equipment and motivated by an opportunity to work with world-class manufacturing technology and automation? Are you ready to challenge yourself in an environment with advanced robotics, vision systems, controls, and smart manufacturing? If you have a background in equipment maintenance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Description

Our client in Longford are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to be responsible for maintaining and supporting highly automated manufacturing equipment to maximise equipment uptime, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency. Working within a regulated medical device environment and on a shift (day and night) basis, the Technician will provide front-line technical support to production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for high-volume automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, sensor, robotic, and automation-related issues
• Investigate and resolve equipment faults in a timely manner to minimise downtime
• Carry out equipment adjustments, setups, changeovers, and process optimisation activities
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programmes
• Escalate complex issues where required while maintaining ownership through to resolution
• Support achievement of key manufacturing metrics including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Yield, Throughput, Downtime Reduction, Scrap Reduction, Schedule Attainment, Right First Time
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Support investigations relating to non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities using methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, CAPA
• Support introduction of new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes
• Assist with equipment qualifications, validations, and process improvement projects.

Key Requirements

• Level 6/7 qualification in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience working with pneumatic systems and industrial sensors
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation
• Strong computer and documentation skills.

Location

Longford, Ireland shift-based role (days & nights)