Maintenance Technician

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Sligo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Technician for a leading manufacturing organisation in Ireland. This permanent role operates in a fast-paced, automated production environment, reporting to the Engineering Manager and focusing on maintaining and improving automated equipment to maximise availability.

You will perform planned, preventive and reactive maintenance, calibrate production equipment, troubleshoot PLC-based faults, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Diploma or trade qualification in Industrial Automation or related engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with special-purpose automated equipment and pick-and-place systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and motor controllers.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventive and reactive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Diagnose faults using PLCs and diagnostic tools.
• Calibrate production and process equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Industrial Automation Diploma

Mechanical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

PLC

Pneumatic systems

AC motors

Motor controllers

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing organisation.

This is a permanent opportunity within a fast-paced, automated production environment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Maintenance Technician will play a key role in maintaining and improving automated production equipment, maximising equipment availability and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build upon and continuously improve existing process and equipment design to optimise production processes.
• Drive yield improvement through effective planned preventative maintenance and rapid response to equipment breakdowns.
• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Provide technical input into equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Carry out calibration of production and process equipment.
• Use PLC programmes and diagnostic tools to identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical faults.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automated equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and production output.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Production teams to minimise downtime and maintain production performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with site health & safety procedures and company standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety throughout all maintenance activities.

Requirements:

• Diploma/qualification in Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a relevant trade qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with special-purpose automated equipment and pick-and-place systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, pneumatic systems, actuators, AC motors and motor controllers.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability across automated manufacturing equipment.
• Good computer literacy.
• Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour shift pattern.