Engineering Process Technician
Contract: Permanent Contract
Site: Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill
Shift: 24/7: 2 Days, 2 Nights & 4 Days off on rotation.
Provides technical process support to a project or function. This position’s primary function is that of ensuring that manufacturing processes run consistently and meet performance targets, that equipment downtime is kept to a minimum, and the manufacturing business is supported in every way necessary to maximize line availability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensure all maintenance activities and documentation is to GMP standards.
* Engage in mechanical, electrical, electronic, and process troubleshooting, resolving hardware and software interfacing problems on the production floor in collaboration with facilities functions.
* Develop a technical knowledge of next generation equipment, working with the team to ensure all technical issues are identified and eliminated at the earliest opportunity.
* Liaise with support functions to develop their knowledge of the equipment and ensure a system of continuous, shared learning is in place.
* Diagnose malfunctioning systems to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
* Investigate all build and furnace failures causing scrap, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions across all equipment.
* Actively interface with cross-functional team members and third-party vendors, practicing good teamwork in support of day-to-day operating requirements.
* Identify and assist the business with the implementation of technical improvements.
* Repair and troubleshoot systems and processes, identifying root causes on system failures, and implement permanent solutions.
* Co-ordinate preventative maintenance and calibration activities on assigned lines, processes, and/or areas.
* Provide process and maintenance improvements, initiatives using data analysis and trending reports.
* Support Manufacturing Loss and Right First Time initiatives.
* Provide technical support to the manufacturing business unit with new product introductions and transitions from other sites as required.
* Participate in cross-functional and cross-divisional process improvement initiatives.
* Provide support for equipment procurement and assistance in the execution of installations, validations, FATs, and SATs ensuring equipment added to the business is standardized where possible.
* Ensure weekly and monthly equipment uptime metrics for the Business Unit are available and that significant downtime is recorded and actioned.
* Liaise with Production Team Leaders and Manufacturing Engineers on issues relating to productivity, scrap, and efficiency performance issues.
* Ensure compliance with site and divisional maintenance procedures.
* All other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Certificate/Diploma in Engineering/Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical, toolmaking, or related discipline is required.
* Calibration: Relevant technical qualification, ideally in Instrumentation or Process Technology.
* 4 years’ experience in manufacturing (2 years + experience as a technician).
* Good knowledge of electronics and software control systems.
* Entry-level experience in a modern manufacturing environment ideally with previous experience in some or all of the following:
o Low/medium voltage electrical power systems
o Pneumatics
o PLCs
o Instrumentation
o Hydraulics
o Calibration
o AutoCAD
* Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage.
* Business understanding of operations and their impacts is essential.
* High level of PC skills required.
* Flexibility is essential.
* Strong communication skills with both internal and external agents.
* Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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