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About Sanmina Fermoy
Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO 13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies, and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Department: Engineering Department
Reporting To: Head of Engineering
Objectives of the Position
* Grow Sanmina Fermoy’s automation capabilities to win new revenue through cost-effective and competitive assembly options.
* Support business development to win new product development projects.
* Manage new product development and introduction projects.
* Develop automation systems for new and existing products.
* Collaborate with customers to promote automation solutions.
* Provide technical reports, proposals, and simulations for production lines.
* Coordinate with the corporate design team on product options.
* Support customer visits and involvement in customer focus teams.
* Ensure smooth introduction of new products in high-volume production.
* Apply and implement Lean Manufacturing concepts.
* Stay updated on latest automation technologies and integrate them at Fermoy.
* Lead automation projects from development to full production.
* Build relationships with other sites for automation initiatives and best practices.
* Work with all departments on improvement initiatives and new business opportunities.
* Support engineering builds and provide DFM on new product developments.
* Assist in problem-solving and resolving issues on existing lines.
Personnel Specifications
Essential
* NFQ Level 8 Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
* 3-5 years experience in a similar engineering role in manufacturing or equipment build environment.
* Strong equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
* Experience in Design for Manufacturing.
* Good communication and influencing skills.
* Customer-facing experience.
Desirable
* Knowledge of PLC programming, pneumatics, robotics, assembly techniques, label applicators, laser marking, tooling design.
* Six Sigma Green Belt.
* Lean practice implementation.
* Project management qualification.
Additional Details
Level: Mid-Senior level
Type: Full-time
Function: Engineering and IT
Industries: Electronics Manufacturing
Location: Tipperary, Ireland
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