Engineering Technician (Days) - South Dublin

Engineering Technician (Days) - South Dublin.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining fully automated, high-volume, high-speed assembly machines at optimal performance. This will be done by conducting planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and drive OEE and waste improvements.

• Provide direct support to the production and maintenance teams to resolve daily issues and assist with troubleshooting.

• Work closely with the maintenance team to apply learnings from breakdowns and performance issues to improve the preventative maintenance practices.

• Be the subject matter expert of the assigned machine group.

• Liaise with vendors, suppliers and local engineering shops.

• To become involved in analyzing customer complaints and internal quality issues, and assist in drawing up improvements and preventative actions to eliminate these defects being produced.

• Assist with training of other engineering technicians, new recruits and apprentices as required.

• Fully participate in company-wide continuous initiatives, working in teams as required and utilizing appropriate quality tools as applicable.

• Maintain appropriate recording and reporting systems on all engineering related matters (e.g. breakdowns, maintenance etc).

• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping to ensure area, machines and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean condition. Correct and/or report unsafe conditions and other faults.

Educational and experience requirements:

• Level 7 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree or National Craft Certificate

• Industrial experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment

• The ability to apply a scientific approach to problem-solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximize productivity and yields

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

• Relevant PC skills