Lead Technician, Engineering

Posted:
8/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Munster, Ireland ⋅ Cork, Munster, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Lead Engineering Technician

Contract: Permanent Contract

Site: Tullagreen Carrigtwohill

Shift: 24/7: 2 Days, 2 Nights & 4 Days off on rotation.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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 / Furnace 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Level 6 degree in Engineering/Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical l& toolmaking or related discipline, is required.
  • Calibration: Relevant technical qualification, 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;

 - AutoCAD

  • 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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