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Systems Technician

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24348

We are partnering with a leading company in the medical device industry to recruit a Systems Technician to join their growing team in Galway on a permanent contract.

About the role:

As a Systems Technician, you will support ongoing development to a number of high-speed automated production lines and new product introductions, in particular paying attention to PLC controlled equipment, vision systems, revision control systems and manufacturing data integrity and security.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and support the existing automation infrastructure for optimal performance and minimised downtime.
  • Collaborate with the IT Group, Application Group, and External Technical Resources to provide comprehensive support of all Automation and Information Systems and Technologies.
  • Provide solutions that implement industry best practices to deliver improved productivity, quality, and efficiency throughout the organization.
  • Install and deploy systems, software, and peripherals as required, liaising with external vendors and service contractors as appropriate. Source appropriate equipment and services through appropriate liaison with the purchasing department.
  • Provide technical direction for all new infrastructure developments, in agreement with the Engineering Manager. Benchmark system performance and provide regular reports.
  • Interface with Corporate Information Systems on standards, support, and new infrastructure developments. Perform system backups and recovery.
  • Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, and other applications.
  • Provide regular reports to Management and deliver projects within agreed timeframes and budgets. Document all aspects of system support including all procedures to ISO standards.
  • Provide innovative inputs to new production lines in the areas of control, data collection, motive power, robotics, vision systems, and communications.
  • Install, configure, and maintain computer networks, including LANs, WANs, and intranets.

Requirements:

  • A degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (2-4 years' relevant experience in Medical Devices or suppliers.)
  • Experience with PLC programming, in-line vision systems, barcode systems, network topology, PC application software, Remote I/O, systematic troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive Technology Experience of TCP/IP and Wide Area Network architectures. Programming of Allen-Bradley Controllogix5000 and PLC5 Visual Basic applications.

For a confidential discussion on the role and the organisation please contact Emma Barry today.

emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091 706719