Our client a medical device company here in Galway are looking to hire an Automation Technician.
The Role:
Reporting to Automation Department, the Automation Technician must have strong electrical and mechanical skills. You will be responsible for completing electrical and mechanical assembly work on in-house custom-made machines as well as upgrades and retrofits of existing equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Complete electrical wiring of electrical/control systems on equipment in accordance with design schematics.
- Complete assembly of mechanical systems including pneumatics in accordance with design schematics.
- Complete machine setup and functional checks.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records to ensure high levels of uptime.
- Follow systematic root-cause problem-solving and troubleshooting to resolve equipment issues. Implement corrective measures to machine issues and propose preventative measures to prevent re-occurrence.
- Assist with the commissioning of new equipment projects.
- Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
- Complete assigned continuous improvement projects and train others as required.
- Flexibility to travel to support the new equipment.
- Ability to explain an issue and communicate the path forward toward resolution.
- Ability to work as part of a core team. Actively promote and participate in a cross-functional teamwork environment.
- Equipment adjustment and technical/process resources for production and/or process development staff.
- Fully comply with all elements of GMI Environment Health & Safety Management System.
Requirements
- The successful candidate will preferably have an Automation background with at least 2 years of experience with electrical and mechanical instrumentation.
- Level 6 qualification or equivalent trades in electrical engineering, mechanical, controls, automation, electronics, or mechatronics.
- Experience in electrical panel wiring is desirable.
- Experience in interpreting technical drawings is essential.
- Experience in mechanical/high volume automation/robotics desirable.
- Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment is desirable.
- Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Programmable controllers, Vision Systems, and Workshop machining is desirable.
- Strong mechanical problem-solving skills are essential.
For more information on this role and a confidential discussion please contact Jessica Ryan on
091 706 719 or email jessica.ryan@collinsmcnicholas.ie