Engineering Technician Days

embecta; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta, a global medical device company, seeks an Engineering Technician – Days in Dun Laoghaire to own and optimize highly automated packaging equipment. You will work with Production, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance to sustain safety, quality and performance.

The role focuses on troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring top-tier efficiency and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in automated equipment.
• Practical troubleshooting and fault-finding experience.
• Analytical, problem-solving with root-cause focus.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer literacy and experience with maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for high-speed, fully automated process equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify improvements to OEE and reliability.
• Provide hands-on technical support to Production and Maintenance teams.
• Lead investigations into faults and losses; implement corrective actions.
• Apply learnings to maintenance strategies and machine performance improvements.
• Plan repairs, upgrades, overhauls, and spare parts management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors for equipment optimisation.
• Support investigations into quality events and manufacturing defects.
• Coach engineering technicians and apprentices.

Skills

High-volume manufacturing

Mechanical & electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Analytical problem solving

Independent yet collaborative

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Engineering Technician qualification / National Craft Certificate

Job description

IRL Dun Laoghaire

Full time

R21-00608380

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.

We are seeking a technically skilled Engineering Technician – Days

to be the subject matter expert for our highly automated packaging equipment.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical manufacturing assets, driving machine performance, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams, you will play a key role in ensuring our operations consistently deliver world-class levels of safety, quality, and performance.

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.