Engineering Technician: OEE & PM Focus

Freudenberg; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Ireland is seeking a hands-on technician to diagnose and resolve manufacturing issues, optimise equipment performance and support changeovers. The role focuses on improving OEE, downtime recovery, and maintaining PM routines.

You will collaborate with production to prioritise daily tasks and help sustain energy performance and safety standards. Prior experience with Grinding, Moulding, EDM or Laser processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Trade experience or NFQ Level 6 in a Technical Discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is highly desirable.
• Process experience in Grinding, Moulding, EDM and/or Laser is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and implement permanent solutions to manufacturing issues.
• Own OEE metrics, yield and downtime communications and recovery planning.
• Support changeovers and SMED improvements to reduce cycle times.
• Perform preventive maintenance to optimise equipment performance.

Skills

Trade experience or NFQ Level 6 in a 技

Lean Six Sigma certification

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

NFQ Level 6 in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Freudenberg Ireland is seeking a hands-on technician to diagnose and resolve manufacturing issues, optimise equipment performance and support changeovers. The role focuses on improving OEE, downtime recovery, and maintaining PM routines.

You will collaborate with production to prioritise daily tasks and help sustain energy performance and safety standards. Prior experience with Grinding, Moulding, EDM or Laser processes is a plus.