I'm currently working an Engineering Technician role with one of our South Dublin based Medical Device clients. The Engineering Technician is responsible for maintaining fully automated, high-volume, high speed assembly machines at optimal performance. This will be done by conducting planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. This is a perm role with very strong salary and benefits package. My client is open to candidates coming from Medical Device, Electronic or Food backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and drive OEE and waste improvements.
- Provide direct support to the production and maintenance teams to resolve daily issues and assist with troubleshooting.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to apply learnings from breakdowns and performance issues to improve the preventative maintenance practices.
- Be the subject matter expert of the assigned machine group.
- Liaise with vendors, suppliers and local engineering shops.
- To become involved in analyzing customer complaints and internal quality issues, and assist in drawing up improvements and preventative actions to eliminate these defects being produced.
- Assist with training of other engineering technicians, new recruits and apprentices as required.
- Fully participate in company-wide continuous initiatives, working in teams as required and utilizing appropriate quality tools as applicable.
- Maintain appropriate recording and reporting systems on all engineering related matters (e.g. breakdowns, maintenance etc).
- Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping to ensure area, machines and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean condition. Correct and/or report unsafe conditions and other faults.
Educational experience:
- BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Degree or National Craft Certificate + specialised training
- Industrial experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- The ability to apply a scientific approach to problem-solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximize productivity and yields
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Relevant PC skills
