Job Title: Senior Maintenance Engineer
Location: Dublin 12
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a leading provider of automated material handling and postal automation systems. This is a permanent role in Dublin 12, offering the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art, high-speed automation technology.
The Senior Maintenance Engineer will provide advanced technical leadership and support to the maintenance team, working closely with the Maintenance Manager and deputising where required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high-level technical support to maintenance technicians and supervisors, acting as the second level of escalation for equipment faults.
• Carry out advanced fault diagnosis and root cause analysis across automated, electrical, mechanical, electronic, and control systems.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager, deputising in their absence and supporting day-to-day team operations.
• Lead investigations into recurring or complex equipment issues and develop long-term technical solutions.
• Develop, modify, and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to improve equipment performance and availability.
• Support and oversee PM planning, execution, and optimisation.
• Manage and support spares strategy, including stock levels, sourcing, tracking, and supplier liaison.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and reports clearly to management, customers, and suppliers.
• Support training and upskilling of maintenance personnel through coaching and technical guidance.
• Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with health, safety, quality, and ISO standards.
We Are Interested in Speaking With:
• Senior Maintenance Engineers with strong electrical or electromechanical backgrounds, or
• Experienced engineers currently operating in high-speed automated or material handling environments, or
• Candidates with proven experience acting as a technical authority or escalation point within maintenance teams, or
• Engineers with experience supporting complex automation supplied by OEMs such as NEC, Leonardo, Beumer, or EA&E (advantageous).
Key Requirements:
• Level 8 degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience in fault finding across automated production or processing equipment.
• Strong expertise in automation systems, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, PLC, PC, and control systems.
• Proven experience delivering root cause analysis and long-term reliability improvements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Experience supporting, coaching, and developing maintenance teams.
For a confidential discussion and further information on this Senior Maintenance Engineer role in Dublin 12, please contact Jamie Fannon:
jamie.fannon@collinsmcnicholas.ie