We are seeking an experienced Automation Technician to join our team at Sanmina Fermoy, a leading manufacturer of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices. Our facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO 13485:2016 for the manufacture of Class III medical devices.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining automation equipment in excellent condition, following systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance, and implementing process improvements to achieve more efficient operations. You will also assist with the commissioning of new equipment/projects, order and maintain spare parts, cross train technicians as required, and support new equipment buy-offs/training.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain automation equipment of a Class III Medical Device in excellent condition ensuring consistent quality, output and yield.
* Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
* Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
* Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations, while adhering to change management and cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements.
* Assist with the commissioning of new equipment/projects.
* Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
* Cross Train technicians as required.
* Flexible to travel to support new equipment buy-offs/training.
Requirements:
* Minimum Level 6 qualification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical/Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or qualified trade personnel.
* 2 years experience as an SMT Technician.
* Experience in high volume automation/robotics.
* Good communication and influencing skills.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Availability to work shift patterns.
Desirable:
* Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, workshop machining.
* Understanding of Process Capability.
* Understanding of MSA (Measurement System Analysis) & GR&R (Gauge Repeat & Reduction).
* Experience in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), IOPQ (Installation, Operation, Performance Qualification) automated assembly lines.
* Experience in leading process improvement projects in medical device environment.