DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTING TO: Lead Manufacturing Technician

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:

• The Manufacturing Engineering Technician ensures the smooth running of all products in a high volume production environment. The main objectives of the role are to debug/troubleshoot process/machine problems and to perform Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) according to procedures and within ‘good work’ practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To 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 (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.
• Any adhoc duties as required.

Quality:

• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

MEASUREMENTS:

• Measurements will be assessed against an agreed set of MBO’s (Management Objectives) as detailed in the annual performance appraisal process.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL:

• 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 manufacturing.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Availability to work shift patterns.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience in high volume automation / robotics
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 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.