**Senior E&I Maintenance Technician**
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading multinational in the pharmaceutical industry based in Carlow.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced maintenance technician to provide technical support to our production team.
Duties:
* Provide effective technical support to Production in all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation, and modification.
* Operate and clean process equipment as necessary.
* Maintain process and production equipment ensuring ongoing preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and repairs.
* Ensure effective management and equipment shutdown scheduling minimizing downtime.
* Support maintenance planning and preventative maintenance through completion of planned and emergency work orders.
* Document maintenance work including upgrades, made to existing equipment, and preventative maintenance performed.
* Operate and monitor production support equipment using MES/DCS and PLC based systems.
* Troubleshoot and repair complex systems including Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, Single-use mixers, HVAC, Isolators, filling line, and inspection lines.
Experience and Education:
* Time-served E&I Apprenticeship or equivalent Certificate/Diploma in an Engineering or related discipline is required.
* Prior experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulated pharmaceutical production environment is essential.
* Extensive hands-on experience of preventive/reactive maintenance.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading multinational in the pharmaceutical industry and contribute to the success of our team.
Please note that this is a contract position for 12 months.