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Manufacturing Engineering Technician

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact: Kevin Griffin
  • Contact Email: kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 22418

Join a high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment where you can take ownership of critical production equipment, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in delivering complex electronic assemblies. 

Purpose
Support and maintain the equipment, processes, and tooling used to manufacture high-reliability electronic assemblies, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and support SMT, PTH, systems assembly, inspection, cleaning, coating, packaging, marking, and production equipment.

  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and improve yield.

  • Monitor production quality and implement corrective actions for manufacturing defects.

  • Execute and support preventative maintenance programs.

  • Develop, program, and debug automated manufacturing equipment.

  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including tooling, fixtures, stencils, and equipment programming.

  • Manage equipment spare parts inventory and maintenance requirements.

  • Assist with process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and new equipment installations.

  • Train operators and technicians on equipment and processes.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures.

  • Provide technical leadership during shift operations to maintain productivity and throughput.

Requirements

  • 2+ years' experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.

  • Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of automated production equipment.

  • Level 6 qualification in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related discipline.

  • Industrial trade qualification with relevant experience also considered.

Working Pattern

  • On-site role.

  • Currently operated on a three-day, 12-hour shift schedule.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Kevin Griffin (021) 2427108

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