Field Services Engineer

OBW Technologies; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

OBW Technologies in Leixlip, Ireland, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain Life Safety and Hazardous Process Monitoring systems for a leading semiconductor campus. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and close collaboration with site teams to ensure uptime and safety.

You will work within a structured 24/7 shift pattern, with a mix of day and night shifts and a shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Automation or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a structured shift environment.
• Full driving license.
• Experience with fixed gas detection systems.
• Instrumentation/controls or automation experience.
• Semiconductor or highly regulated manufacturing environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and continuously improve Life Safety and Hazardous Process Monitoring systems across a large semiconductor campus.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on fixed gas detection and Life Safety Systems.
• Carry out inspections, testing, calibration and health checks; respond to alarms and incidents.
• Support system upgrades, commissioning and infrastructure improvements.
• Participate in reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure highest system availability to support critical manufacturing operations.
• Document maintenance activities, permits, RAMS and compliance records.
• Collaborate with customers, facilities and engineering teams to deliver high service standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Safety standards

Structured shifts

Driving licence

Fixed gas detection

Instrumentation/automation

Semiconductor environment

Maximo maintenance platform

Education

Electrical engineering

Electronic engineering

Instrumentation engineering

Automation engineering

Mechanical engineering

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Engineer Safety. Protect Critical Infrastructure. Build Your Future.

At OBW Technologies, we don't just maintain systems — we help some of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities operate safely, reliably and without disruption.

We're looking for a motivated and technically capable Field Service Engineer to join our growing on-site team supporting a leading semiconductor manufacturing facility in Leixlip. This is an opportunity to work within one of Ireland's most technologically advanced industrial environments, maintaining the critical Life Safety and Hazardous Process Monitoring (HPM) systems that protect people, assets, operations and the environment every day.

If you thrive on solving technical challenges, enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, and want to be part of a team that plays a vital role in protecting critical infrastructure, we'd like to hear from you.

Shift Pattern & Work-Life Balance

This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation and operates on a structured rotating shift pattern designed to provide both operational coverage and a strong work-life balance. Shift structure:

• 7 x 12-hour shifts every fortnight
• Day Shift: 07:00 – 19:15
• Night Shift: 19:00 – 07:15
• Employees typicaly work 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next. The majority of shifts are day shifts.
• Night shifts are incorporated into the roster and equate to approximately 7 night shifts in every 10-week cycle.
• Shift schedules are provided well in advance to support personal planning and work-life balance
• A competitive shift allowance is paid in addition to base salary.

For Engineers seeking the benefits of shift work without spending large portions of the year on nights, this roster provides an excellent balance of time on-site and time off.

About the Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and continuously improving critical Life Safety and Hazardous Process Monitoring systems across a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing campus. Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will ensure that key safety systems remain fully operational, compliant and reliable within an environment where uptime, safety and precision are paramount. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant exposure to advanced technologies and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within one of the world's most demanding manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on fixed gas detection and Life Safety Systems.
• Carry out routine inspections, testing, calibration and system health checks.
• Troubleshoot faults and restore systems efficiently to minimise operational impact.
• Respond to alarms, incidents and equipment failures.
• Support system upgrades, commissioning activities and infrastructure improvements.
• Participate in reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Site Operations Support

• Support critical manufacturing operations by ensuring the highest levels of system availability.
• Participate in shift handovers and operational reviews.
• Work closely with customer facilities and engineering teams.
• Support emergency response requirements when required.
• Assist with maintaining site compliance and safety performance standards.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Complete service reports, permits, RAMS and associated compliance documentation.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, inspections and quality initiatives.
• Utilise customer maintenance management systems to manage work activities and records.

Customer Partnership

• Build strong working relationships with customer stakeholders and colleagues.
• Deliver professional, responsive and solution-focused technical support.
• Act as a trusted engineering resource on-site.
• Collaborate with contractors, OEM partners and other engineering disciplines to deliver the highest standards of service

What We're Looking for

• Qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Automation or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, utilities or process environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a structured shift environment.
• Full driving license.
• Experience with fixed gas detection systems.
• Instrumentation, controls or automation experience.
• Semiconductor or highly regulated manufacturing environment experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance platforms such as Maximo.

What Success Look Like

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Takes ownership of technical issues and follows them through to resolution.
• Remains calm and methodical in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• Enjoys solving complex engineering problems.
• Values teamwork, continuous learning and personal development.