Engineering Technician ( Maintenance & Reliability ) - DAYS

4220 embecta Penel Irish Branch; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta is seeking an experienced technician to lead preventative maintenance and reliability initiatives on state-of-the-art automated assembly and manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with Operations, Reliability, and Manufacturing Engineering to maximise uptime and maintain high safety and quality standards.

You will drive maintenance planning, support root cause investigations, and contribute to Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate or equivalent in mechanical/engineering field.
• Min 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (medical devices/pharma preferred).
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and CMMS (SAP).
• Strong mechanical knowledge with exposure to electrical, pneumatic and automation controls.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on state-of-the-art automated equipment.
• Support equipment reliability by identifying issues before they impact production.
• Maintain SAP CMMS work orders and preventive maintenance plans.
• Assist with validation, qualification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Analyse equipment quality issues and support root cause investigations.
• Contribute to Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance planning activities including scheduling and close of work orders.
• Train technicians, apprentices, and new team members.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Mechanical systems

Electrical/pneumatic/automation

Teamwork & communication

Education

National Craft Certificate / Mechanical Fitter / Engineering Technician

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Overview

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. We focus on innovation, purpose, and improving lives. The Engineering team ensures the reliability and performance of highly automated manufacturing equipment used to produce products that help patients worldwide. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys advanced automation, continuous improvement, and preventative maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work with Operations, Reliability, and Manufacturing Engineering to maximise equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance excellence across production operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance activities across state-of-the-art automated assembly and manufacturing equipment.
• Support equipment reliability by identifying potential issues before they impact production performance.
• Partner with Reliability Engineering to maintain and optimise preventative maintenance plans, task lists, and work orders within SAP CMMS.
• Continually evaluate maintenance activities, recommending improvements to maximise equipment uptime, efficiency, and reliability.
• Support maintenance planning activities including scheduling, issuing, and closing work orders.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations.
• Assist with the introduction of new equipment, including validation, qualification, acceptance testing, and implementation of maintenance programs.
• Analyse equipment-related quality issues and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Work with equipment vendors, contractors, and service providers to support operational requirements.
• Contribute to Lean, Continuous Improvement, TPM, and equipment optimisation initiatives across the site.
• Support the training and development of technicians, apprentices, and new team members.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring equipment and work areas meet high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Essential Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate, Mechanical Fitter qualification, Engineering Technician qualification, or equivalent technical/engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a manufacturing environment such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Food Manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing or production equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems with exposure to electrical, pneumatic, and automation controls.
• Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and CMMS platforms such as SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience

• Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to Reliability Engineering, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting equipment validation, qualification, or commissioning activities.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience across mechanical and electrical systems.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity: 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 who depend on our products to manage a chronic condition every day. This description describes the role as of its issue date and may be updated as needed.