Smt Engineering Technician - County Cork

Job DescriptionSMT Engineering Technician - County CorkRef No: AM18287County Cork, Republic of IrelandCompetitive salary SMT Manufacturing Engineering Technician - County Cork.This position will entail 12 hour day and night shifts.RESPONSIBILITIES:• 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 (Good Manufacturing Practice) 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.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:• Previous relevant experience• Ideally a Level 6 qualification (or close to completing) in Manufacturing Technology or similar• Mechanical/Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or qualified trades personnel• Industrial/manufacturing environment experience• Experience in high volume automation/robotics.• Good communication and influencing skills.• Ability to work under own initiative.• Availability to work shift patterns.DESIRABLE:• Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, workshop machining.• Understanding of Process Capability.• Understanding of MSA (Measurement System Analysis) & GR&R (Gauge Repeat & Reduction)• Experience in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), IOPQ (Installation, Operation, Performance Qualification) automated assembly lines.• Experience in leading process improvement projects