Automation Technician

Automation Technician - Waterford

Seeking a skilled and proactive Automation Technician to join a dynamic Technician team to work on shift-based role. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated systems to ensure reliable and efficient production operations.

Position Summary:

· Maintain automation equipment in line with health & safety, operational and quality work instructions, procedures and policies to ensure the production of quality product in a timely, safe, efficient and compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities and End Results: (Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following):

· To maintain automation equipment in excellent condition ensuring consistent quality, output and yield.

· Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.

· Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.

· Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations, while adhering to change management and cGMP requirements.

· Assist with the commissioning of new equipment / projects.

· Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.

· Cross Train technicians as required.

· Flexible to travel to support new equipment buy-offs / training.

· Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.

· Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.

· Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.

· Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Skills/Attributes:

· Systematic & structured troubleshooting / problem solving skills.

· Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.

· Adherence to change management procedures and cGMP requirements.

· Good written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to work well in a team environment.

· High level of safe working practices and awareness.

· Computer literate with MS Office skills.

Job Specifications: The minimum education and experience required to perform this job competently.

· The successful candidate will have Level 6, Level 7 or Level 8 HETAC qualification in Manufacturing

Technology, Mechanical / Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar.

· Qualified trades personnel with industrial experience will also be considered.

· Experience in high volume automation / robotics required.

· Experience in a Healthcare medical device manufacturing environment highly desirable.

· Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, workshop machining desirable.

· Understanding of Process Capability.

· Understanding of MSA or GR&R.

· Experience in leading process improvement projects in medical device environment.

· Experience in FAT, SAT, IOPQ of automated assembly lines.