Electronics Technician based in Galway, Ireland

Uniting Holding; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Galway is seeking an Electronics Engineer to support services and offerings in the industry. Responsibilities include analyzing and repairing faulty control systems, ensuring timely product upgrades, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a third-level qualification in Electronic Engineering and strong knowledge of electronics, along with excellent project management and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-value projects with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Manage projects effectively.
• Work well in cross-functional teams and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork essential.
• High attention to detail for quality output.
• Proficient in both written and spoken communication.
• Good knowledge of analogue and digital electronics.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or service.
• Capability to develop product test methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and repair faulty power applications and control systems.
• Ensure timely repairs and upgrades of customer products.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize repair capabilities.
• Liaise with departments for required components or services.
• Ensure safety of all personnel during activities.
• Conduct necessary performance testing and reporting.
• Prepare and present reports as needed.
• Work with engineering on effective testing protocols.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Knowledge of electronics

Microprocessors knowledge

Education

Third level qualification in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Primary Function

This key role will support growing services and offerings to the Renewable Energy sector. Working with other team members, you will ensure that effective processes are identified to fault-find problems or failures and resolve them in high-value electrical/electronic control units.

Major Responsibilities

• Analyse and repair Faulty Power application technologies and control systems
• Ensure Customer Product is repaired/upgraded in an appropriate time frame
• Work with other team members, ensure that capabilities are available to economically and effectively repair and test supplied units
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that bought-in components or services are available as required
• Ensure that all activities are performed in a manner that ensures safety of all personnel
• Working with other team members, ensure that all necessary performance testing and reporting is performed
• Preparation & presentation of reports as required
• Develop and work closely with Engineering Services to ensure the new or non-standard tests protocols are effective

Support Ongoing Test Activities

• Support the organization in ensuring that all test equipment is fully operational
• Support the organization through feedback on developed incremental test processes

Essential Skills/Experience

• Ability to manage projects in an effective manner
• Ability to work with cross functional teams, but also self motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as an excellent team player is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and focus on high quality output
• Strong communications skills, both written and spoken
• A good knowledge of Analogue and Digital Electronics
• A good knowledge of microprocessors, memory devices, etc.
• Experience gained in an Electronics manufacturing / service function is desirable
• Experience/capability to develop basic product test methods and procedures

Qualification

• Third level qualification (QQI Level 7 or higher) in Electronic Engineering or relevant combination of education and experience.