Experienced Manufacturing Technician

Intel; Kildare; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Ireland is a leading centre for semiconductor manufacturing and technology development, operating in a highly automated, high-volume manufacturing environment. This is a shift-based role in Leixlip with monthly rotating shift details to be shared during interview.

Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and operations to improve equipment reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in an approved Science or Engineering discipline (NFQ Level 6/7) or a recognized trade qualification.
• 4+ years in technical, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, or medical device manufacturing.
• 4+ years of preventative and corrective maintenance in a regulated environment.
• 4+ years of electronics, equipment troubleshooting, installation, repair and operation in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate wafer production activities, including manufacturing operations and equipment handling.
• Support equipment operation to meet safety, quality, output and cost targets.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in a regulated environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and support defect reduction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

NFQ Level 6/7 in technical discipline

Trade qualification in Electrical/Plumbing/Instrumentation

Job description

Job Details

Intel Ireland is a leading centre for semiconductor manufacturing and technology development, producing advanced process technologies that enable Intel products used around the world. Our teams work in a highly automated, high-volume manufacturing environment, focused on safety, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This is a shift-based role. Candidates must be able to work on a monthly rotating shift pattern. Exact shift details will be shared during the interview stage.

Responsibilities/What you'll do

• Perform functions associated with all aspects of wafer production, including manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and process-related activities.
• Support equipment operation within the manufacturing area to meet safety, quality, output, and cost targets.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, complete repairs, and support defect reduction activities.
• Use technical manuals, specifications, drawings, diagrams, schematics, and verbal instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques and use appropriate tools and test equipment to address production and equipment challenges.
• Support installation, repair, operation, and performance improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Help drive operational and maintenance improvements within your assigned area.
• Contribute to a team culture focused on inclusion, diversity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support business needs that may require travel on assignment for varying durations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Experience: Candidates must have a relevant technical qualification in an approved Science or Engineering discipline which would include but not exclusively: A National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in a technical discipline, or a recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing, or Instrumentation. 4+ years of experience in technical, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, or medical device manufacturing. 4+ years of hands-on preventative and corrective maintenance experience in a regulated environment. 4+ years of experience in electronics, equipment troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation in a regulated environment. In addition, viable candidates must meet the following requirements: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and manage multiple priorities. The ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing business needs. A proactive approach to driving operational and maintenance improvements. Commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, and positive cultural change within the team. The ability to work on a monthly rotating shift pattern.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on maintenance experience with semiconductor equipment.
• Experience influencing the creation of new specifications, procedures, and business processes related to equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of process control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting using schematics and complex diagrams.
• Experience establishing and supporting a work environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing disciplines, including high precision maintenance and smart place work organization.
• Experience maintaining vacuum systems, precision mechanical equipment, or RF systems.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 A (Ireland)

Primary Location

Ireland, Leixlip

Additional Locations

Business group: Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or of TrustN/A EU.

Salary

Annual Salary Range for this job which could be performed in Ireland is: €39,800.00 - €62,200.00 The compensation range shown in this job posting represents the minimum and maximum target compensation for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, relevant education or training. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may include additional pay components, shift differentials and benefits. Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Skills

Manufacturing Technicial Degree TPBN1_IJ