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The primary purpose of this controls position is to contribute to the profitability, continuity, and growth of Hollister Incorporated, by assisting in the continued development and support of the manufacturing processes in the Ballina plant.
The main focus of this position will be to work in the area of design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the electrical & control systems of both new & existing equipment in the plant. From concept to debugging PLC programs, researching solutions for process issues, providing technical support to production while maintaining high-quality standards that meet Medical Device manufacturing requirements. This role provides an excellent opportunity for career development and to gain further experience within a highly automated and high-volume regulated/medical device production process.
Responsibilities:
New Machinery Development (80%) –
The position will provide specialised technical support and input into the development of new automated Machinery and Processes.
* Collaborating with the project leader and key stakeholders to develop a detailed User Requirement Specification (URS).
* Collaborating with machine vendors and key stakeholders to develop robust machine design from a mechanical, electrical, and controls perspective.
* Developing, tracking, & communicating project plans for all control tasks, as well as being involved in or leading machine improvement initiatives to increase reliability or productivity.
* Supporting qualification of new production equipment / processes and ensuring compliance to quality standards through execution of protocols.
* Ensuring safety compliance of control hardware/software and supporting both conduction and timely closeout of risk assessments.
Process Support (20%) –
The position will provide specialised technical support in the day-to-day operation of the assigned manufacturing processes, specifically supporting the various control systems.
* This work will involve troubleshooting problems encountered in the daily operation of the equipment, implementing corrective measures to machine issues, and proposing preventative measures to prevent re-occurrence.
* Excellent communication liaising with external and internal stakeholders.
* Performing preventative and corrective control system maintenance, completing all associated paperwork including software change control and software records to ensure high levels of uptime.
* Providing training and mentoring to less experienced team members.
* This position will involve out-of-hours support when necessary.
Qualifications:
Academic/Credentials/Certifications
* Primary degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Length of Experience
* 4-7 years’ experience working in a Controls/PLC highly automated manufacturing environment.
Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge
* Solid understanding of PLC systems and programming.
* Networking of computers and machines.
* Pneumatic systems and schematics.
* Motion control, robotics, servo, and vision systems.
* SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
* Electrical standards, regulations, and safety procedures.
* Basic electronics knowledge to understand design and aid troubleshooting.
* Experience of machine and automation safety compliance and understanding of CE certification requirements.
* Experience of conducting proof of principle (PoP) development.
* Designing and executing robust testing protocols.
* Technical report writing for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability
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