Job Title: Engineering Technician
The Engineering Technician works closely with Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to ensure equipment operates safely, reliably, and at optimal performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of automated production equipment.
- Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-based fault finding to diagnose equipment issues and restore production safely and efficiently.
- Support equipment overhauls, modifications, installations, and recommissioning activities as required.
- Act as a technical specialist for assigned equipment or production areas.
- Analyse equipment performance data, downtime trends, and OEE metrics to identify recurring issues and reliability improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on downtime reduction, waste elimination, and equipment robustness.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to prevent recurrence of technical failures.
- Provide technical input into validation documentation and activities, including equipment changes, upgrades, and process improvements.
- Support engineering assessment of drawing and specification changes and assist with their controlled introduction.
- Liaise with equipment vendors, suppliers, and local engineering providers to support maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
- Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas to the highest standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in line with site safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
Education & Experience
- National Craft Certificate (Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronic) or a third-level qualification in Engineering.
- Proven hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, food, or other regulated industry).
- Demonstrated experience in equipment troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and maintenance ownership.
Desirable
- Experience with PLC-controlled systems, vision systems, and pick-and-place automation.
- Experience analysing equipment data to drive OEE and reliability improvements.
- Familiarity with validation, change control, and working within regulated manufacturing environments.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting and diagnostic capability
- Logical, analytical, and methodical approach to technical problem-solving
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Engineering and Operations
- Clear technical communication skills
- Good PC and systems skills for maintenance reporting and documentation
