Engineering Technician

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.; Spiddal; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking a hands-on maintenance professional to diagnose and fix manufacturing issues, optimise equipment performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage changeovers, perform preventive maintenance, monitor energy use, and collaborate with production to minimise downtime while adhering to OH&S and environmental standards.

A background in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics with Lean Six Sigma is desirable.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous trade experience (Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic etc.) or NFQ Level 6 in a Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Electrical).
• Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Six Sigma certification - Highly Desirable.
• Process experience in Grinding, Moulding, EDM and/or Laser processes - Distinct Advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible while managing multiple ongoing tasks.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude in dealing with people.
• A hands-on approach to diagnosing and fixing manufacturing issues.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues in a systematic approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and implement permanent solutions to manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving.
• Take technical responsibility for OEE Metrics Yield & Downtime, escalate downtime and plan recovery.
• Support equipment changeovers and drive SMED improvements.
• Complete preventive maintenance and optimise PMs for equipment performance.
• Manage spare parts inventory to minimise downtime.
• Design jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Follow safe systems of work and maintain OH&S compliance.
• Collaborate with production to prioritise daily/weekly actions.
• Monitor energy impact of maintenance, especially high-energy equipment.
• Contribute to energy management and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Trade experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Hands-on approach

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

NFQ Level 6 in Technical Discipline

Tools

Grinding processes

Moulding processes

EDM processes

Laser processes

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Working at Freudenberg

• Solution focused, diagnosing and implementing permanent solutions to manufacturing issues in a structured problem-solving approach.
• Technical responsibility for OEE Metrics Yield & Downtime, communication/escalation of critical downtime events and appropriate recovery resolution planning.
• Support equipment/product changeovers while implementing continuous improvements to reduce changeover times (SMED).
• Responsible for completing the equipment preventative maintenance (PM) ensuring continuously improved of PM's to optimise equipment performance.
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory to minimised equipment downtime.
• Design jigs & fixtures to meet manufacturing requirements and continuously improving existing processes.
• Follow safe systems of work, taking care of personal health and safety, and that of other.
• Eliminating or reducing risks where practicable by complying with site safety rules and instructions and reporting hazards to management for prompt action.
• Collaborate with production team to ensure correct prioritisation of daily/weekly action.
• Be aware of the impact maintenance may have on the energy performance of equipment, in particular equipment which is a significant energy user.
• Be aware of the impact maintenance may have on equipment safety features and the potential safety risks or hazards due to the removal or alteration of such features.
• Adhere to Plant Safety requirements and Health & Safety requirements relating to your work, assuming responsibility for those aspects of the OH&S System over which you have control to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Be aware of the potential environmental impacts associated with your work and the implications of non-conformance.
• Contribute to enhanced energy performance by conservation of energy where possible (Lighting, Equipment, Air Conditioning etc).
• Contribute to the continual improvement activities of the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management systems through participation, providing feedback/ suggestions for improvement and by reporting accidents, dangerous occurrence, near miss/ illness, good catch and environmental incidents in a timely manner.
• Training relevant Production Operators in correct use of process equipment and in product specifications.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous trade experience (Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic etc.) or NFQ Level 6 in a Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Electrical).
• Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Six Sigma certification - Highly Desirable.
• Process experience in Grinding, Moulding, EDM and/or Laser processes - Distinct Advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible while managing multiple ongoing tasks.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude in dealing with people.
• A hands-on approach to diagnosing and fixing manufacturing issues.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues in a systematic approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.

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