Senior Equipment Technician
About Your New Employer
- Secure a key role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Work on leading-edge equipment and processes within the medical device sector, with opportunities for innovation and the development of your automation and electrical skills.
- Join a collaborative team receiving ongoing support, technical guidance, and clear routes for personal and professional growth.
About Your New Job
***This is an evening shift position from 15:30-00:00 Monday – Thursday and 14:15-20:15 on a Friday
- As the Senior Equipment Technician, you will be the subject matter expert for equipment, supporting the seamless operation and technical reliability of the manufacturing line.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations for persistent or high-impact equipment failures and drive the implementation of permanent engineering solutions.
- Primary ownership of downtime data analysis and presentation is yours, identifying trends and action plans to improve line performance.
- Develop concept design and prototyping of jigs, fixtures, and production tooling, executing and refining preventative maintenance for optimized equipment function.
- Support the onboarding and ongoing development of technicians, provide technical guidance under pressure, and ensure sufficient, robust processes for critical consumables.
- Take on improvement and line stability projects with a clear focus on cost reduction and operational excellence.
What Skills You Need
- Level 6 or trade qualification with relevant Medical Device Manufacturing industry experience.
- 5+ years’ experience as an equipment technician in a medical device manufacturing or equivalent regulated environment.
- Proven track record of electrical fault finding (this is the number one must-have), including experience diagnosing faults in mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Hands-on experience with automated equipment maintenance and willingness to lead technical projects and investigations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and drawing packages such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. is an advantage
- Technical report writing, communication, and team collaboration skills.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (€48,000 + 20% Shift allowance)
- Excellent opportunities for personal and technical development
- Become part of a team that values your initiative, continuous improvement mindset, and encourages technical creativity
What's Next
Apply now by sending your CV or get in touch directly for a confidential chat.
- Contact: Ross Keyes
- Phone: 091749269
- Email: rkeyes@sigmar.ie
If this isn’t quite the right role for you, but you’re passionate about equipment maintenance and technical fault finding, reach out to discuss similar positions!
