Manufacturing Technician

RK110740
  • €40,000 - 70,000
  • Galway, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Manufacturing Technician

Multiple Positions available - Weekday day shift, Weekday night shift (11pm – 11am, Friday to Monday)

About Your New Employer

  • Join a pioneering team manufacturing innovative medical devices that positively impact patient lives.
  • Work in a state-of-the-art environment adhering to the highest international standards, including ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR, and GMP.
  • Be part of a collaborative workplace where your ideas for improvement are valued and safety, quality, and teamwork are core priorities.

About Your New Job

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be an essential member of the production team, driving continuous improvements and ensuring efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes.

As a Manufacturing Technician your responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.
  • Operating, maintaining, and setting up production equipment in a cleanroom environment.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical and equipment-related issues.
  • Supporting process development, validation, and verification activities for new and existing products.
  • Maintaining accurate technical documentation in compliance with GMP and quality system requirements.
  • Conducting in-process inspections, functional testing, and investigations of non-conformances.
  • Providing technical support and training on processes and equipment.
  • Collaborating with engineers, cross-functional teams, and external partners to achieve production goals.
  • Leading or participating in root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve recurring issues.
  • Supporting site safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with H&S standards.

What Skills You Need

  • HETAC Level 6 (or higher) or third-level qualification in a technical discipline (120 credits).
  • 2–5 years of experience in medical device, pharma, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Hands-on experience operating and maintaining production equipment.
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, MDR, FDA, GMP, and quality management systems.
  • Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills with systematic root cause analysis.
  • Good documentation practices and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and process diagrams.
  • Team player with initiative, ownership, and autonomy.

What's on Offer for the Manufacturing Technician

  • Competitive hourly or contract rates (dependent on experience).
  • Real opportunities to innovate, problem-solve, and drive improvement within a world-class team.
  • Support for ongoing training and career development in a leading regulated environment.
  • Inclusive and collaborative workplace focused on your safety, growth, and well-being.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
If you have relevant skills and experience but this role isn’t quite right for you, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities. Multiple temp, FTC, and contract positions available. 

Ross Keyes Principal Recruitment Consultant, Life Sciences & Engineering

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Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.