**Job Title:** SMT Technician
**Category:** For Job Seekers
**Location:** 34501 - EMS FERMOY IRE - Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland (Primary)
**Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled SMT Technician to join our team in Fermoy, Ireland. As an SMT Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining automation equipment for the manufacture of high-quality medical devices.
**Responsibilities:
1. Maintain automation equipment in excellent condition to ensure consistent quality, output, and yield.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve issues using systematic root cause problem-solving techniques.
3. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
4. Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations, adhering to change management and cGMP requirements.
5. Assist with the commissioning of new equipment and projects.
6. Order and maintain spare parts inventory.
7. Cross-train technicians as required.
8. Travel to support new equipment buy-offs and training.
**Essential Requirements:
1. Minimum Level 6 qualification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical/Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a qualified trade.
2. 2 years' experience as an SMT Technician.
3. Experience in high-volume automation/robotics.
4. Strong communication and influencing skills.
5. Ability to work independently.
6. Availability to work shift patterns.
**Desirable:
1. Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, and workshop machining.
2. Understanding of Process Capability and MSA (Measurement System Analysis) & GR&R (Gauge Repeat & Reduction).
3. Experience in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), IOPQ (Installation, Operation, Performance Qualification) automated assembly lines.
4. Leadership experience in process improvement projects in a medical device environment.