Equipment Engineer

Cpl; Kildare; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + shift premia

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare coverage

Travel allowance

Wellness programme

Global training and career progression

Job summary

CPL is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a permanent, onsite position in Kildare, Ireland. The role involves hands-on maintenance of advanced equipment in a global materials engineering environment, with an 8-week international training programme before transitioning to a 24/7 shift pattern.

Ideal candidates will have mechanical or electrical focus, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to travel for initial training. A full, unrestricted right to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• Right to work in Ireland (Stamp 4 or EU passport)
• Ability to read schematics and use basic measurement tools
• Strong fault-finding and hands-on repair capabilities

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic, plasma, gas and electro-mechanical systems
• Install, qualify and repair complex electrical and mechanical systems onsite
• Diagnose complex technical issues using digital analytics tools and schematics
• Provide onsite technical assistance to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Maintain high health and safety standards at all times

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Technical qualification or hands-on experience

Tools

Hand tools

Digital multimeters

Job description

JO-2602-562778

• Location: Kildare, Ireland (Onsite)
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Shift Pattern: 24/7 four-cycle shift rotation (following initial training)
• Travel: Includes an 8-week international training programme

JO-2602-562778

Maintenance Engineer (24/7 Shift Rotation)

• Location: Kildare, Ireland (Onsite)
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Shift Pattern: 24/7 four-cycle shift rotation (following initial training)
• Travel: Includes an 8-week international training programme

About The Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Equipment Engineer to join a leading global organisation specialising in advanced materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. This role is ideal for mechanically or electrically focused engineers who thrive on hand-on troubleshooting and solving complex electro-mechanical issues.

You will provide onsite installation, maintenance, and technical support for highly advanced equipment. To ensure your success, you will receive an extensive 8-week international training programme at one of our global facilities before transitioning to the 24/7 shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on vacuum, hydraulic, pneumatic, plasma, gas, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Installation & Qualification: Install, qualify, and repair complex electrical and mechanical systems onsite.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex technical issues using digital analytics tools and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Customer Support: Provide onsite technical assistance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of health and safety at all times.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Right to Work: Full, unrestricted working rights in Ireland (Stamp 4 or EU passport).
• Licence: Full, valid driving licence.
• Availability: Ability to work a 24/7 four-cycle shift rotation and travel internationally for initial training.

Desirable Criteria

• Education: Technical qualification or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read schematics and use hand tools/digital multimeters.
• Experience: Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum systems, or thermodynamics.
• Core Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and basic proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary + shift premium
• Discretionary bonus & company share schemes
• Comprehensive pension scheme & life assurance
• Full healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Generous travel allowance
• Wellness programme
• Extensive global training and clear career progression pathways

Please note: Candidates must have f ull, unrestricted working rights in Ireland (Stamp 4 or EU passport)