Automation & Test Technician III - PLC & Equipment

1 DexCom Inc; Athenry; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Career development

Global growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to provide technical support for the scale-up of manufacturing, including equipment testing, installation, validation, and transfer of automated systems. You will work with engineers and suppliers to meet specifications and timelines on a 12-hour day shift and future schedule changes.

Under the Engineering Supervisor, you will follow safety protocols, perform testing and debugging, and contribute to documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret common scientific and technical documents related to equipment specifications.
• Ability to write routine reports, pass-downs and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, engineers and managers.
• Knowledge of and experience with PLC and Automated production/process equipment is essential.
• Experience with Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electro/Mechanical systems and Resistance welders is highly desirable.
• Experience with process improvement projects, e.g. improving yields, reducing downtime.
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Test performance of electro‑mechanical assemblies, using test equipment.
• Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment and vision systems.
• Analyse and record test results, and prepare written documentation.
• Perform operational test and fault isolation on automated systems and equipment.
• Carry out activities in equipment development under supervision of the project engineer.
• Update equipment related documentation (manuals, drawings, and specifications) as needed.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Technical writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Level 6/7 qualification

Tools

PLC and automated production equipment

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electro/Mechanical systems

Resistance welders

Job description

Dexcom is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to provide technical support for the scale-up of manufacturing, including equipment testing, installation, validation, and transfer of automated systems. You will work with engineers and suppliers to meet specifications and timelines on a 12-hour day shift and future schedule changes.

Under the Engineering Supervisor, you will follow safety protocols, perform testing and debugging, and contribute to documentation.