Maintenance Technician

CREGG; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Galway is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the operation of manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include performing preventative and corrective maintenance, analyzing equipment issues, and collaborating with teams to support continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a National Craft Certificate and over 3 years of experience in a regulated environment, preferably in the medical device sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in equipment maintenance in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose faults and minimize downtime through corrective maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting equipment issues

Collaboration with teams

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

National Craft Certificate

Job description

Position: Maintenance Technician
Location: Galway, Ireland
Department: Engineering / Facilities / Operations
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Engineering Manager

Role Summary

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities within a regulated medical device environment. The role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximize uptime and compliance with quality and safety standards.

For more information contact: Mark –0861901346 or [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on production and facility equipment in accordance with maintenance plans and GMP standards.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and perform corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support production teams by ensuring equipment is operating at optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable medical device standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support equipment qualification, validation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support audits and regulatory inspections as required.
• Contribute to initiatives in lean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

• National Craft Certificate (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar) or equivalent technical qualification.
• 3+ years’ experience in equipment maintenance within a high-volume regulated manufacturing environment (preferably medical device, pharmaceutical, or electronics).
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and related systems.