Engineering Technician

Freudenberg Medical, LLC; Spiddal; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Models

Health Management

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Technician in Spiddal, Co. Galway. The role focuses on diagnosing manufacturing equipment issues, identifying root causes and implementing practical, permanent solutions to improve performance.

You will own equipment metrics such as OEE, yield and downtime, support changeovers using SMED principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Strong hands-on maintenance, problem-solving and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 6 qualification or equivalent technical discipline is required.
• Trade experience such as Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician or Mechanic is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose technical issues on manufacturing equipment and implement permanent countermeasures.
• Own metrics like OEE, yield and downtime, escalate critical issues with recovery plans.
• Support changeovers and identify opportunities to reduce changeover times (SMED).
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory and assist with tooling design for processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to prioritise daily and weekly activity.
• Train Production Operators on equipment use and product specs.
• Promote health and safety with safe systems of work and hazard reporting.
• Support energy and environmental efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Education

NFQ Level 6 technical discipline (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering)

Trade experience: Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician or Mechanic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: \"We will wow your world!\" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.

Some of your Benefits

• Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.


• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.


• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.


• Health Management: We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.


• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Spiddal, Co. Galway

On-Site

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.

Join our team as an:

Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Make a real impact on manufacturing performance by diagnosing technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing practical, permanent solutions.


• Take ownership of equipment performance metrics, including OEE, yield and downtime, ensuring critical issues are escalated and effective recovery plans are put in place.


• Support equipment and product changeovers, identifying opportunities to reduce changeover times through SMED and continuous improvement.


• Carry out and continuously improve preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.


• Manage spare parts inventory and design jigs and fixtures to support manufacturing requirements and improve existing processes.


• Work closely with production teams to prioritise daily and weekly activities, keeping manufacturing running safely and efficiently.


• Train and support Production Operators in the correct use of process equipment and product specifications, helping to build technical capability across the team.


• Take a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring safe systems of work are followed, equipment safety features are maintained and hazards are promptly reported.


• Support environmental and energy performance by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous trade experience, such as Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician or Mechanic, or an NFQ Level 6 qualification in a technical discipline such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.


• Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Six Sigma certification is highly desirable.


• Experience with Grinding, Moulding, EDM and/or Laser processes would be a distinct advantage.


• A hands‑on approach to diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing equipment issues.


• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues systematically and implement effective solutions.


• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across production and technical teams.


• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.


• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to share knowledge and support others.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and 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.