Automation Technician
Required by a leading medical devices company based in Waterford, this role involves maintaining 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.
Key Responsibilities and End Results:
* Maintain automation equipment in excellent condition ensuring consistent quality, output and yield.
* 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.
* Flexible to travel to support new equipment buy-offs / training.
* Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
* Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Technician with:
* 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 a Healthcare medical device manufacturing environment highly desirable.
* 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 leading process improvement projects in medical device environment.
* Experience in FAT, SAT, IOPQ of automated assembly lines.
* Systematic & structured troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
* Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
* Adherence to change management procedures and cGMP requirements.
* 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.