Overview
Medtronic Athlone and Bigmeadow, County Westmeath, Ireland. Join to apply for the Process Technician III – Athlone site role at Medtronic.
Responsibilities
* Working with the Engineering and Operations teams in a hands-on role to support automated equipment sets with a focus on strong Yield and OEE.
* Troubleshooting equipment to ensure maximum uptime and output.
* Working with support teams to identify and implement process improvements that will positively impact Yield and OEE.
* Executing validation protocols, running trials and test work, feasibility studies, parameter development and operational qualifications, including challenge tests to establish and demonstrate stable processes and capability.
* Ensuring products are manufactured to comply with product design requirements and quality compliance.
* Meeting with cross-functional teams to progress projects, provide insight into processing requirements, and make recommendations.
* Working with external companies and contractors to discuss and progress process improvements.
* Performs a variety of duties in the engineering, process, and development areas.
* Ability to read schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
* Operates related equipment and conducts tests, reporting data in the prescribed format.
Key Skills & Experience
* Minimum NRQ Level 6 degree or higher qualification in Mechanical, Polymer, Biomedical or related Engineering/Science discipline or trade qualified with good hands-on experience.
* Knowledge of Automation and/or primary processing such as extrusion, blow moulding or injection moulding is advantageous.
* Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems, techniques and practices typically gained through extensive experience and/or education.
* Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a highly regulated environment (MedTech/Pharma/Plastics/Automated processing).
* Experience in executing validations, development of processing parameters, executing trials, OQ and PQ orders.
* Experience in writing SOPs, standard work, and reports.
* Familiar with problem solving techniques and methodologies.
* Ability to train and mentor Technical Ops, sharing process knowledge and product requirements.
* Ability to adjust or recommend improvements to systems, tooling, and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of the job area.
* Ability to work independently with general supervision and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
* Willingness to travel for equipment testing and training.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
* Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal shifts and weekends if required to execute tasks aligned with machine availability and business needs.
* The position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor or designee.
* This role is for day shift with the possibility of working evening shift.
Medtronic Offer, Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. This position is eligible for the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart—putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people across the R&D lab, the factory floor, and the conference room. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
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