Requisition ID: 107576-0
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineering Technician
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTING TO: Lead Manufacturing Technician – Eng
Shift-based position (12‑hour shifts including days and nights, weekends). Competitive basic salary + shift allowances and benefits package provided.
About Sanmina Fermoy
Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO 13485:2016 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.
Objectives Of Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician ensures the smooth running of all Production Equipment in a High Volume Production Environment (SMT/Clean Room or Packaging).
Responsibilities
Maintain Production Equipment to maximise quality, output and yield in a high‑volume manufacturing environment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.
Apply root cause analysis and problem‑solving to troubleshoot production line issues and optimise or repair equipment quickly and efficiently.
Execute preventative maintenance activities.
Liaise with cross‑functional teams to communicate and manage operational issues.
Complete all documentation clearly and concisely in accordance with GDP (Good Documentation Practice) guidelines.
Participate in continuous improvement projects to drive process improvements and efficiency in pursuit of operational excellence.
Assist with the commissioning of new production equipment.
Maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
Cross‑train new manufacturing technicians as required.
Provide flexibility to travel to support new production equipment assessments, site visits, and training.
Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and regulations.
Qualifications And Experience
NFQ Level 6 qualification in technology, mechanical/automation electrical, electronics, mechatronics or similar (qualified trades personnel with industrial experience will also be considered).
Experience in high‑volume automation/robotics/PLCs.
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).
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience in pneumatics, electrical, hydraulics, vision systems, and workshop machining.
Experience in high‑volume manufacturing.
Core Competencies
Technical skillset of a mechanical nature.
A compliance mindset and a high level of attention to detail in following procedures and completing documentation.
Good communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work under own initiative.
Availability to work shift patterns.
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