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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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