Electrician

Avery Dennison; Longford; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service awards

Gift voucher

Maternity/Paternity top-up

Onsite parking

EV charging

Cycle scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Longford, Ireland, is seeking an Electrician / Automation Engineer to join our engineering team on-site. You will support production processes, ensure equipment reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation projects and maintain facility distribution systems.

Requirements include being a qualified Electrician to FETAC Level 6, with strong ability to read electrical diagrams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician to FETAC Level 6.
• Strong reading and interpretation of wiring diagrams and procedures.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and technical support to production processes to ensure efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Assist in integrating equipment and automation projects to improve plant performance.
• Deliver technical expertise for electrical maintenance of plant and facility systems.
• Install, maintain, modify and repair electrical distribution systems and equipment safely.
• Use wiring diagrams and installation manuals to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

PLC programming exposure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Electrician to FETAC Level 6

Job description

We are seeking an Electrician / Automation Engineer to join our engineering team in Longford. In this role, you will provide key electrical and technical support to our production processes, ensuring equipment reliability and continuous operational efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation projects, maintain facility distribution systems, and troubleshoot complex electrical equipment within our manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

This is an on-site position based at our Longford facility.

• Provide electrical and technical support to production processes to ensure continuous operational efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Assist in integrating equipment and automation projects to improve plant performance and process efficiency.
• Deliver technical expertise and support for all electrical maintenance aspects of general plant and facility systems.
• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment safely and effectively.
• Utilize wiring diagrams and manufacturer installation manuals/procedures to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking an Electrician / Automation Engineer to join our engineering team in Longford. In this role, you will provide key electrical and technical support to our production processes, ensuring equipment reliability and continuous operational efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation projects, maintain facility distribution systems, and troubleshoot complex electrical equipment within our manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

This is an on-site position based at our Longford facility.

• Provide electrical and technical support to production processes to ensure continuous operational efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Assist in integrating equipment and automation projects to improve plant performance and process efficiency.
• Deliver technical expertise and support for all electrical maintenance aspects of general plant and facility systems.
• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment safely and effectively.
• Utilize wiring diagrams and manufacturer installation manuals/procedures to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

Required

• Qualified Electrician to FETAC Level 6.
• Strong competence in reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams and manufacturer installation procedures.

Skills you need to succeed

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably within medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of or exposure to PLC programming, associated instrumentation, and air handling/air conditioning systems.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Information

What we offer

Here’s a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Financial & Health Benefits: Includes Service Awards and annual Gift Voucher. Plus, a Top-Up of Maternity and Paternity Benefit (service-dependent).
• Continuous Development: Access Company Trainings, Educational Assistance, Individual Development discussions
• Well-being: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme and regular Mental Health & Wellbeing webinars/seminars, as we have been accredited with IBEC Keep Well Mark. We also offer free onsite parking with electric car charging, and a Cycle Scheme.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Our Avery Dennison, Longford, Ireland location, founded in 2007, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Materials Group division, home to a team of approximately 200 talented colleagues. Our applications and technologies are an integral part of products used daily in medical settings around the world. Our commitment to science and innovation alongside our passion to positively impact patient care makes us a trusted partner for medical device manufacturers. Key functions at this site include Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Advanced Research & Development, New Product Development, New Production Introduction, Process Engineering and Sales and Customer Service, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.