Technician, R&D

We have a current opportunity for a Technician, R&D on a contract basis. The position will be based in Cork. For further information about this position please apply.

Summary

Provide technical process support to a project or function. This position's primary function is that of ensuring that manufacturing/NPI processes run consistently and meet performance targets.

Key Areas of Responsibility

This position's primary function is that of ensuring that manufacturing/NPI processes run consistently and meet performance targets.

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  Actively interface with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, always practicing good teamwork in support of day to day operating requirements.
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  Monitoring and management of production yield performance on assigned lines.
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  Liaising with Team Leaders with regard to productivity and efficiency performance issues on your assigned lines.
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  Engage in mechanical / electrical / electronic troubleshooting, and in resolving hardware /software interfacing problems on the production floor.
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  Diagnose malfunctioning systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
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  Communicating regularly with Operators regarding issues, concerns and watch-outs on the lines.
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  Test electrical systems, circuits and wiring in processing equipment and fixtures.
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  Planning, layout and installation of processing equipment on work-stations.
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  Responsibility for product line performance, primarily maximising productivity of the equipment and minimising yield loss from the process.
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  Co-ordination of preventative maintenance and calibration activities on assigned lines / process.
  * Identifying and assisting the business with the implementation of technical improvements.
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  Identification of process equipment spares requirements, plus sourcing and replenishment of all such spares from stock in accordance with company policies.
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  Performing equipment qualification and projects work, as assigned.
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  Design, specification, fabrication, testing and documentation of process equipment changes and improvements.
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  Adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements on sites, plus communication of any concerns regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues.
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  Building of Quality into all aspects of one's work by maintaining compliance with all site and corporate Quality Management System requirements.

• Provision of out-of-hours support to the business as required by management or as mandated by shutdowns and/or equipment failures.
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  All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering, Science, related discipline
  or hold a trade qualification in electrical, mechanical l& toolmaking or related discipline
  or has 2 years technician experience in a manufacturing environment.

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  Entry level experience in a modern manufacturing environment ideally with previous experience in some or all of the following:
  - Low / medium voltage electrical power systems
  - Pneumatics
  - PLCs
  - Instrumentation
  - Calibration
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  Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage.
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  Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.

• High level of PC Skills required.
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  Flexibility essential.
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  Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
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  Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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  Good problem solver and is analytical.