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Senior Technician, Engineering
Apply locations Cork, Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R546508 Work Flexibility: Onsite
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.
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