JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineering Technician - SMT DEPARTMENT: Engineering Department REPORTING TO: Manufacturing Engineering Lead Technician - SMT *Please note that this is a shift based position (12 hour shifts which includes days and nights inclusive of weekends). A competitive basic salary + shift allowances and benefits package provided About Sanmina Fermoy Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy's core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce. We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few. RESPONSIBILITIES: To maintain automation equipment of a Class III Medical Device 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 (Good Manufacturing Practice) 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. PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Level 6 qualification (or close to completing) in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical/Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or qualified trade personnel 2 years experience as an SMT Technician Experience in high volume automation/robotics. Good communication and influencing skills. Ability to work under own initiative. Availability to work shift patterns. DESIRABLE: Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, workshop machining. Understanding of Process Capability. Understanding of MSA (Measurement System Analysis) & GR&R (Gauge Repeat & Reduction) Experience in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), IOPQ (Installation, Operation, Performance Qualification) automated assembly lines. Experience in leading process improvement projects in medical device environment. #Sanmina To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.