Engineering Technician

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 team 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 preventive 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 action to eliminate the 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 system 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.