Engineering Shift Technician

embecta; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta is seeking three experienced Engineering Technicians for our Dun Laoghaire manufacturing site. You will join a modern, highly automated environment to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve production equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operations.

Reporting to the Shift Process Engineer, you will support plant performance through preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement initiatives, with exposure to equipment validation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional maintenance experience in a high-volume or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated production equipment and industrial systems.
• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical, electrical and automation domains.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation issues to minimise downtime.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to high engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability and product quality.
• Participate in equipment validation activities including commissioning and testing.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation using SAP/CMMS.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

National Craft Certificate

Engineering Technician Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, anda commitmentto improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even morepatients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.

We are seeking X 3 experienced Engineering Technicians to join our high performing manufacturing team in Dun Laoghaire.

Working within a modern, highly automated manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and continuously improving production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Reporting to the Shift Process Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting plant performance through preventative maintenance, equipment optimisation, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain, modify, and repair a wide range of manufacturing and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation related equipment issues to minimise production downtime.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities to the highest engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on improving equipment reliability, efficiency, output, and product quality.
• Participate in equipment validation activities, including commissioning, acceptance testing, debugging, and qualification of new and existing equipment.
• Analyse equipment-related quality issues, customer complaints, and production defects, identifying and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and external service providers as required.
• Support the training and development of technicians, apprentices, and new team members.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation using SAP and other business systems.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping across the manufacturing environment.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and company-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You are a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys solving technical problems, improving equipment performance, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• National Craft Certificate, Engineering Technician Qualification, or relevant third-level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, food, or regulated production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a structured approach to root cause investigation.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good computer literacy and experience using maintenance management systems or SAP.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences).
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Experience supporting equipment validation and qualification activities.

Shift Pattern

This position operates on a 24/7 manufacturing schedule and follows a 4-cycle shift pattern:

• 2 x 12-hour day shifts
• 2 x 12-hour night shifts
• 4 days off

This rotation repeats continuously throughout the year.

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.