Automation Technician - Galway
Our client, a medical device manufacturer based in Galway, is seeking Automation Technician to join their Day Shift team. The Automation Technician will be responsible for completing electrical and mechanical assembly work on in-house custom made machines as well as upgrades and retrofits of existing equipment. They will also be responsible for maintaining and/or repairing manufacturing equipment.
Responsibilities
• Complete electrical wiring of electrical/control systems on equipment in accordance with design schematics.
• Complete assembly of mechanical systems including pneumatics in accordance with design schematics.
• Complete machine setup and functional checks.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve equipment issues.
• Assist with the commissioning of new equipment / projects.
• Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
• Complete assigned continuous improvement projects and train others as required.
• Implement corrective measures to machine issues and propose preventative measures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Equipment adjustment and technical/process resource for production and/or process development staff.
Requirements
• The successful candidate will preferably have an Automation background with at least 2 years’ experience with electrical and mechanical instrumentation.
• Level 6 qualification or equivalent trades in electrical engineering, mechanical, controls and automation, electronics or mechatronics.
• Experience in electrical panel wiring is desirable.
• Experience in interpreting technical drawings is essential.
• Experience in mechanical / high volume automation / robotics desirable.
• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment desirable.
• Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Programmable controllers, Vision Systems and Workshop machining desirable.
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