Mechanical Technician - Limerick. This position is being offered as a 12 months' fixed-term contract initially. Job Summary:
As a Mechanical Technician you will support the Mechanical & Test team with design verification and validation activities, reliability testing, root cause analysis investigations and also support test fixture development.
Provide lab and project support through fixture development, testing and reporting, and general documentation.
Act as a key member of the mechanical function team and work with the broader cross-functional development team to progress project activities.
• The Mechanical Technician executes day-to-day, hands-on tasks and deliverables as part of the Mechanical and Test team.
• They perform analytical testing on medical devices to generate data that is used to improve product design, support design verification testing or root cause analysis investigations.
• They generate or assist in generating product development documentation (e.g.
Test Methods, Test Protocols and Test Reports) using appropriate technical writing.
• They maintain accurate data records and present data in a reportable format and concisely communicate technical challenges and recommend workable solutions.
• They assist in the installation, validation, and maintenance of R&D laboratory equipment.
• They participate in technical review meetings, as required.
Interested applicants should have:
• Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar (e.g.
Mechatronics, Manufacturing, etc.)
acquired through apprenticeship or 3rd level education.
• Industrial experience in an R&D environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment (e.g.
analytical balances, vernier calipers, micrometers, pressure sensor and other metrology equipment, Instron UTM) is preferred.
• Proficient in typical office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
).
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, work independently in a laboratory environment with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication with all levels of technical and operating management.
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