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 organisation.
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