Lead Technician, Engineering
Lead Engineering Technician
Contract: Permanent Contract
Site: Tullagreen Carrigtwohill
Shift: 24/7: 2 Days, 2 Nights & 4 Days off on rotation.
Provides technical process support to a project or function. This position’s primary function is that of ensuring that manufacturing processes run consistently and meet performance targets, that equipment downtime is kept to a minimum, and the manufacturing business is supported in every way necessary to maximize line availability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all maintenance activities and documentation is to GMP standards.
- Engage in mechanical / electrical / electronic/process troubleshooting, and in resolving hardware /software interfacing problems on the production floor, in collaboration with facilities functions.
- Develop a technical knowledge of next generation equipment, working with team to ensure all technical issues are identified and eliminated at the earliest opportunity.
- Liaise with support functions to develop their knowledge of the equipment and ensure a system of continuous, shared learning is in place.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Investigate all build failures / Furnace failures causing scrap, determine root cause and implement corrective actions across all equipment.
- Actively interface with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.
- Identifying and assisting the business with the implementation of technical improvements.
- Repair / troubleshoot systems and processes, identifying root causes on system failures, and implement permanent solutions.
- Co-ordination of preventative maintenance and calibration activities on assigned lines, processes and / or areas.
- Provide process and maintenance improvements, initiatives using data analysis & trending reports.
- Provide technical support to the manufacturing business unit with new product introductions and transitions from other sites as required.
- Participate in cross functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.
- Provide support for equipment procurement and assistance in the execution of installations, validations, FATs, & SATs ensuring equipment added to the business is standardized where possible.
- Ensure weekly and monthly equipment uptime metrics for the Business Unit are available and that significant downtime is recorded and actioned.
- Liaising with Production Team Leaders and Manufacturing Engineers on issues relating to productivity, scrap and efficiency performance issues.
- Ensure compliance to site and divisional maintenance procedures.
- All other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Level 6 degree in Engineering/Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical l& toolmaking or related discipline, is required.
- Calibration: Relevant technical qualification, ideally in Instrumentation \ Process Technology
- Has 4 years’ experience in manufacturing (2 years + experience as a technician)
- Good knowledge of electronics and software control systems.
- Entry level experience in a modern manufacturing environment ideally with previous experience in some or all of the following:
- Low / medium voltage electrical power systems
- Pneumatics;
- PLCs;
- Instrumentation
- Hydraulics;
- Calibration;
- AutoCAD
- Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage.
- Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
- · High level of PC Skills required.
- Flexibility essential.
- Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
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