Manufacturing Process Technician

Role Overview

We seek skilled Process Technicians to join a leading medical device manufacturing team based in Limerick, Ireland. This position involves working in a dynamic, technology-intensive setting focused on automated production systems. Successful candidates will contribute significantly to maintaining top performance of manufacturing equipment, driving improvements, and ensuring high-quality output.

Key Duties

• Maintain and enhance efficiency on automated high-volume manufacturing lines
• Analyze production data to identify causes of downtime, delays, and yield loss, and implement corrective actions
• Conduct mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting hands-on
• Perform both planned and emergency maintenance to keep equipment highly operational
• Make live adjustments to optimize throughput, reliability, and operational effectiveness
• Repair, replace, and fine-tune critical components including robotics, sensors, and vision inspection systems
• Assist in equipment setup, calibration, and technical changeovers
• Work in collaboration with Engineering to diagnose and solve complex machinery issues
• Promote continuous improvements in process and equipment
• Foster a workplace culture prioritizing safety, quality, and performance

Required Qualifications and Experience

• NFQ Level 6 qualification (120 credits) in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related technical field is mandatory
• Minimum two years of hands-on experience in a technical role such as maintenance, automation, electrical, mechanical fitting, or motor mechanics
• Familiarity with automated or large-scale manufacturing equipment involving robotics, PLCs, sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems
• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving
• Capability to work autonomously within a fast-paced production environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive approach with continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness and motivation to operate in a fast-moving manufacturing setting
• Experience coordinating and functioning well within a team
• Communication proficiency
• Availability to work within a 28-day rotating shift pattern