Engineering Technician - Packaging

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

Job summary

embecta is seeking an Engineering Technician – Packaging to act as the SME for high-speed, fully automated packaging equipment within a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment.

You will monitor performance, drive reliability and waste reduction, provide hands-on support to Production and Maintenance teams, and lead investigations with sustainable corrective actions.

Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate, Engineering Technician qualification, or a third‑level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in automated manufacturing equipment.
• Practical troubleshooting and fault‑finding experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and across functions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer literacy and experience with engineering/maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for high-speed, fully automated packaging equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve OEE, reliability, and waste reduction.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to Production and Maintenance teams.
• Lead investigations into recurring faults and implement corrective actions.
• Plan repairs, upgrades, and equipment improvement projects, including spare parts management.
• Partner with suppliers and contractors for equipment optimisation.
• Support investigations related to quality events and manufacturing defects.
• Contribute to coaching of engineering technicians and apprentices.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and TPM.
• Maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, and engineering metrics.
• Champion safety culture and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

National Craft Certificate / Eng Technician or related qualification

Tools

Schubert packaging 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.

We are seeking a technically skilled Engineering Technician – Packaging 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 packaging 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 packaging 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

• Previous experience supporting automated packaging equipment.
• Experience with Schubert packaging systems or similar high‑speed automated packaging technologies.
• 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.