Automated Manufacturing Technician – Life Sciences

Oxford Global Resources; Longford; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources in Longford, Ireland, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to maintain highly automated equipment to maximise uptime, quality, and efficiency. The role is based in a regulated medical device environment with day and night shifts.

You will provide front-line technical support to production, interpret drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement using Lean principles, while developing fault-finding and troubleshooting expertise.

Qualifications

• Level 6/7 engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with pneumatic systems and industrial sensors.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for high-volume automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, sensor, robotic, and automation-related issues.
• Investigate and resolve equipment faults to minimise downtime.
• Carry out equipment adjustments, setups, changeovers, and process optimisation activities.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Escalate complex issues where required while maintaining ownership through to resolution.
• Support achievement of key manufacturing metrics including OEE, Yield, Throughput, Downtime Reduction, Scrap Reduction, Schedule Attainment, Right First Time.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Support investigations relating to non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities using 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, CAPA.
• Support introduction of new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with equipment qualifications, validations, and process improvement projects.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Technical drawings

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

Level 6/7 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Oxford Global Resources in Longford, Ireland, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to maintain highly automated equipment to maximise uptime, quality, and efficiency. The role is based in a regulated medical device environment with day and night shifts.

You will provide front-line technical support to production, interpret drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement using Lean principles, while developing fault-finding and troubleshooting expertise.