Maintenance Technician II

Boston Scientific; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II (Days Shift: 06:30-18:30, Mon-Wed 4 weeks, Thu-Sat 4 weeks) to join our site. The role focuses on asset management, calibration support and maintaining equipment across the site to ensure GMP compliance and high uptime.

The ideal candidate has a NFQ Level 6 in Engineering and hands-on experience with PLCs, drives and HMIs, plus knowledge of OEE systems. Strong electrical/mechanical skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in asset management or maintenance administration within a regulated environment.
• Experience in operation & programming of PLCs, drives and HMIs.
• Knowledge of OEE systems/software applications.
• Strong electrical and electronic repair and diagnostic skills.
• Strong mechanical systems problem solving and repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Planned Preventative Maintenance through CMMS (BMRAM).
• Carry out maintenance of production equipment, including planned and unplanned tasks.
• Perform root-cause analysis on breakdowns and implement corrective repairs.
• Support Line teams to maximize equipment uptime for Value Streams.
• Assist in achieving world-class uptime metrics (MTTR, MTBF).
• Identify and implement permanent solutions for recurring downtime issues.
• Participate in 5S and Safety programs within Value Streams & Equipment Management.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement Program in Maintenance.
• Report work status to Senior Maintenance Engineer and team leaders.
• Maintain equipment logs in BMRAM and ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic faults

PLC programming

Vision systems

ERP knowledge

MS Office / ERP

Education

NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

HMI

Drive systems

OEE software

Job description

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician II on a permanent basis to join our team in our Cork site. The shift for this position is Days Shift. 06:30-18:30 Mon- Wed x 4 weeks & 06:30-18:30 Thur- Sat x 4 weeks.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Asset Management Administrator to manage and maintain asset records within the BMRAM system. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting the calibration and maintenance processes for equipment across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Planned Preventative Maintenance through CMMS System (BMRAM)
• Carry out the maintenance of production process equipment, to include planned preventative and unplanned maintenance tasks.
• Carry out detailed root cause analysis on breakdowns to implement corrective repairs. Review planned preventative maintenance procedures (PM’s) to improve their quality and effectiveness and manage amendments to same though the Senior Maintenance Engineer and/or CMMS admin where appropriate.
• Provide support to the Line support team and systems to maximise equipment uptime for the Value Streams in accordance with the requirements of the business.
• Assist the department in achievement of world class equipment uptime (M.T.T.R. and M.T.B.F. metrics) through the utilisation of downtime and OEE (Overall Equipment effectiveness) data.
• Work with Senior Maintenance Engineer and Value Streams to identify & implement projects for permanent solutions of known recurring equipment downtime issues. Promote an environment of continuous improvement and innovation in line with lean thinking and Operational Equipment Excellence.
• Participate and support the 5s + Safety program within the Value Streams & Equipment Management areas as appropriate.
• Promote and participate in the Maintenance departments Continuous Improvement Program.
• Reporting of work status on a timely basis to the Senior Maintenance Engineer and Value Stream team leaders as appropriate.
• Maintain log of activities carried out on equipment i.e. actual hours works, spare parts used, equipment downtime etc using the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (BMRAM).
• Ensure compliance to all aspects of the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the GMP requirements.

Education & Experience:

• NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline.
• Previous experience in asset management or maintenance administration within a regulated environment.
• Experience in the operation & programming of Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, HMI’s etc.
• Demonstrate levels of theoretical knowledge with practical application. Knowledge & Experience in OEE systems/software applications
• Strong electrical and electronic repair and diagnostic skills
• Strong mechanical systems problem solving & repair skills
• Experience in pneumatic fault finding and repair
• Experience with high-speed automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience with maintenance of Vision inspection systems
• Good teamworking & communication skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, ERP systems).

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability.

Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].