Equipment Technician
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help our patients see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster and inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.
We are currently recruiting for an Equipment Technician role on an 18-month contract to support our engineering department in Cork. The main responsibility of the role is the maintenance and repair of the Tip Coating and Secondary packaging automated equipment located in the Finishing center in Cork. In this role, a typical day will include:
1. Provide first response technical support for the Tip Coating and Secondary Packaging equipment.
2. Execute all aspects of equipment procurement, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair activities.
3. Daily reporting into Engineering on all activities and highlighting any concerns early.
4. Responsible for investigating and documenting process issues.
5. Must work within defined Equipment, Maintenance and Change Control standard operating procedures.
6. Assist in the execution of Change Control activities.
7. Upkeep of Equipment literature files, Work Orders & the Preventative Maintenance database.
8. Monitor & update OEE downtime tracking system and equipment process logs.
9. Must participate in shift rota to provide Production and Facilities support on Days, Evenings and night shifts as required.
10. Comply with all Alcon Safety and Environmental Procedures.
11. Must comply with all aspects of the Alcon Quality System by adherence to SOPs and Alcon corporate standards.
12. Completion of non-conforming investigations (NCIs) (CAPAs) & (DCTs) in addition to assisting with Internal/External audits, where required.
13. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, email and strong technical writing ability.
What you’ll bring to Alcon:
14. Certificate or Level 7 in an Engineering discipline and a Level 8 qualification would be preferred.
15. (Physics/Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing)
16. 3+ years of experience in a similar technical role in a Medical Device industry
17. Experience with high volume automation equipment which includes laser etching, barcode reading, vison inspection systems, feeding systems, PLCs, Robotics.
18. Strong technical competence in operating and repairing highly automated Equipment.
19. Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and network related issues.
20. Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards.
21. A willingness to achieve goals and ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
22. Ability to work on own initiative.
How can you thrive at Alcon?
23. Collaborate with peers to share best practices and learnings as work evolves
24. See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
25. Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
26. Individual development plan
27. Employee Recognition Scheme
28. Open, friendly and collaborative culture