Equipment Technician

alcon; Cork; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Equipment Technician for a 12-month contract in Cork to support the engineering team with maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment. The role involves providing first-response technical support, defining procedures for new equipment, and assisting with installation and training.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 7 qualification in a technical field, strong automation experience, and knowledge of ISO/FDA/GMP standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in an Engineering or Technical discipline.
• Strong technical ability with automation experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ability to work on own initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot existing and new automation equipment.
• Provide first response technical support to automated equipment.
• Define maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for new equipment.
• Assist Engineering in installation and implementation of new equipment; train wider team.
• Daily reporting into Engineering on all activities and raising concerns early.
• Investigate and document process issues and report findings and solutions to Engineering.
• Support safety risk assessments for new equipment introduced.
• Ensure continual Quality System compliance with Alcon QS requirements.
• Adhere to H&S and environmental requirements for assigned work.
• Order and maintain stocks of spares and components.
• Carry out modifications and upgrades.

Skills

Engineering degree

Automation experience

Troubleshooting

Initiative

Problem solving

Quality standards

Education

Level 7 engineering/tech

Job description

Equipment Technician

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help our patients see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

We are currently recruiting for an Equipment technician in a 12-month contract role to support our engineering department in Cork. The main responsibility of this role is the maintenance and troubleshooting of existing and new automation.

A typical day to day, would include:

• Provide first response technical support to automated equipment.

• Responsible for defining maintenance and troubleshooting procedures of new equipment introduced to site.

• Assist Engineering in the installation and implementation of new equipment. Responsible for the provision of equipment training to the wider engineering team.

• Daily reporting into Engineering on all activities and highlighting concerns early.

• Responsible for investigating and documenting process issues and report to Engineering all findings and solutions.

• Support safety risk assessments for any new equipment introduced.

• Ensure continual Quality System compliance by adherence to established and evolving Alcon QS requirements.

• Assigned work adheres to H&S and environmental requirements.

• Order and maintain stocks of spares and components.

• Carry out modifications and upgrades.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in an Engineering or Technical discipline

• Strong technical ability and automation experience would be preferred.

• Ability to trouble-shoot equipment issues.

• Ability to work on own initiative.

• Good problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards.