Automation Technician - County Waterford
Automation Technician - County Waterford.
This is a shift position, consisting of back‑end nights working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every second Saturday night 7pm to 7am.
In this role you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising automated systems to ensure reliable and efficient production operations.
Core Aspects
Maintain automation equipment in line with health & safety, operational and quality work instructions, procedures and policies to ensure the production of quality product in a timely, safe, efficient and compliant manner.
Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations, while adhering to change management and cGMP requirements.
Assist with the commissioning of new equipment/projects.
Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
Cross‑train technicians as required.
Interested Applicants Should Have
Systematic & structured troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
High level of safe working practices and awareness.
Computer literate with MS Office skills.
Level 6, Level 7 or Level 8 HETAC qualification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical / Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar.
Qualified trades personnel with industrial experience will also be considered.
Experience in high volume automation / robotics required.
Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, workshop machining desirable.
Understanding of Process Capability.
Understanding of MSA or GR&R.
Experience in FAT, SAT, IOPQ of automated assembly lines.
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