Engineering Technician Days

4220 embecta Penel Irish Branch; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta is a global medical device company seeking a technically curious engineer to serve as the SME for high-speed, fully automated process equipment. You will monitor performance, lead improvements in OEE and reliability, and provide hands-on technical support to Production and Maintenance teams.

Essential qualifications include a National Craft Certificate or Engineering Technician qualification, plus experience in high‑volume manufacturing, mechanical/electrical systems, and strong

Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate or engineering technology qualification.
• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in automated equipment.
• Practical troubleshooting and fault‑finding experience.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple functions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for high-speed, fully automated process equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify OEE, reliability and waste improvements.
• Provide hands-on technical support to Production and Maintenance teams.
• Lead investigations into faults and losses and implement corrective actions.
• Plan repairs, upgrades, and projects including spare parts management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers for equipment optimisation.
• Support investigations into quality events and manufacturing defects.
• Contribute to coaching of engineers, apprentices, and team members.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and TPM across the site.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and engineering metrics.
• Champion strong safety culture and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

National Craft Certificate

Engineering Technician qualification

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic)

Tools

PLC-controlled equipment

Electrical control systems

Maintenance management systems

Job description

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world. embecta, formerly part of BD, is one of the largest pure-play diabetes care companies in the world, leveraging its nearly 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for high-speed, fully automated process equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reliability, and waste reduction.
• Provide hands-on technical support to Production and Maintenance teams, troubleshooting issues and driving timely resolution of equipment challenges.
• Lead investigations into recurring faults and performance losses, implementing sustainable corrective and preventative actions.
• Apply learnings from breakdowns, stoppages, and quality issues to continuously improve maintenance strategies and machine performance.
• Plan and coordinate repairs, upgrades, overhauls, and equipment improvement projects, including spare parts management.
• Partner with suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to support equipment optimisation and technical problem-solving.
• Support investigations relating to quality events, customer complaints, and manufacturing defects, implementing improvement actions to prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to the development and coaching of engineering technicians, apprentices, and new team members.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and equipment optimisation initiatives across the site.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance records, performance reports, and engineering metrics.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring equipment and work areas are maintained to the highest safety and housekeeping standards.

About You

You are a technically curious and solutions-focused engineering professional who enjoys understanding how equipment works, improving performance, and solving complex technical problems. You take ownership of issues from identification through to resolution and thrive in a collaborative manufacturing environment where reliability, quality, and efficiency are critical.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• National Craft Certificate, Engineering Technician qualification, or a third-level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience working within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems associated with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Practical troubleshooting and fault-finding experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer literacy and experience using engineering or maintenance systems.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to automation, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, robotics, vision systems, or industrial control systems.
• Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food Manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement tools.

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.

At embecta, a career is more than a job, it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of about 30 million people around the world who depend on our products to manage a chronic condition every single day.

As we expand our capabilities, reach, and impact, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

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