Senior Technician, Engineering

Senior Technician, Engineering

Location - Tullagreen

Permanent contract

Shift 24/7

Provides technical process support to a project or function. This position's primary function is that of ensuring that manufacturing processes run consistently and meet performance targets, that equipment downtime is kept to a minimum, and the manufacturing business is supported in every way necessary to maximize line availability.

What you will do:

• Ensure all maintenance activities and documentation is to GMP standards.
• Engage in mechanical / electrical / electronic/process troubleshooting, and in resolving hardware /software interfacing problems on the production floor, in collaboration with facilities functions.
• Develop a technical knowledge of next generation equipment, working with team to ensure all technical issues are identified and eliminated at the earliest opportunity.
• Liaise with support functions to develop their knowledge of the equipment and ensure a system of continuous, shared learning is in place.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Investigate all build failures causing scrap, determine root cause and implement corrective actions across all equipment.
• Actively interface with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.
• Identifying and assisting the business with the implementation of technical improvements.
• Repair / troubleshoot systems and processes, identifying root causes on system failures, and implement permanent solutions.
• Co-ordination of preventative maintenance and calibration activities on assigned lines, processes and / or areas.
• Provide process and maintenance improvements, initiatives using data analysis & trending reports.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing business unit with new product introductions and transitions from other sites as required.
• Participate in cross functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.
• Provide support for equipment procurement and assistance in the execution of installations, validations, FATs, & SATs ensuring equipment added to the business is standardized where possible.
• Ensure weekly and monthly equipment uptime metrics for the Business Unit are available and that significant downtime is recorded and actioned.
• Liaising with Production Team Leaders and Manufacturing Engineers on issues relating to productivity, scrap and efficiency performance issues.
• Ensure compliance to site and divisional maintenance procedures.
• All other duties as required.

What you will need:

• Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering/Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical, toolmaking or related discipline, is required.
• Calibration: Relevant technical qualification / experience ideally in Instrumentation \ Process Technology
• Has 4 years' experience in manufacturing (2 years + experience as a technician)
• Good knowledge of electronics and software control systems.
• Entry level experience in a modern manufacturing environment ideally with previous experience in some or all of the following:
• Low / medium voltage electrical power systems
• Pneumatics;
• PLCs;
• Instrumentation
• Hydraulics;
• Calibration;
• Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage.
• Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Flexibility essential.
• Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.