Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Sanmina Corporation; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanmina Fermoy in Fermoy, Ireland, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to maintain production equipment in a high-volume setting, including SMT/Clean Room or Packaging areas. You will apply root cause analysis, perform preventive maintenance, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, yield, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience with cGMP and GDP guidelines, and willingness to travel for equipment assessments and site visits,

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 6 qualification in technology or related fields.
• Experience in high-volume automation/robotics/PLCs.
• Understanding of process capability and measurement systems (MSA/GR&R).
• Experience with FAT/SAT/IOPQ in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, electrical, hydraulics, vision systems and workshop machining.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment to maximise quality, output and yield in a high-volume environment.
• Apply root cause analysis and problem solving to troubleshoot line issues and optimise equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to manage operational issues.
• Document clearly in accordance with GDP guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to drive process efficiency.
• Assist with commissioning of new production equipment.
• Maintain stock of spare parts and cross-train technicians.
• Travel to support equipment assessments/site visits/training.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Automation/Robotics/PLCs

Process Capability

MSA & GR&R

FAT/SAT/IOPQ

Regulated Manufacturing

Pneumatics/Electrical/Hydraulics/Vison

High Volume Manufacturing

Education

NFQ Level 6 Qualification in Technology, Mechanical / Automation Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar

Job description

Location

34501 - EMS FERMOY IRE - Fermoy, CO IE (Primary)

Job Description

*Please note that this is a shift-based position (12-hour shifts which include days and nights inclusive of weekends). A competitive basic salary + shift allowances and benefits package provide!

About Sanmina Fermoy

Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices.

Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.

We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few.

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:

• The Manufacturing Engineering Technician ensures the smooth running of all Production Equipment in a High Volume Production Environment (SMT/Clean Room or Packaging).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To maintain Production Equipment to maximise Quality, Output and Yield, in a High Volume Manufacturing Environment, while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Guidelines.
• Apply Root Cause and Problem Solving to troubleshoot Production Line Issues and optimise or repair Production Equipment quickly and efficiently.
• Execute Preventative Maintenance activities.
• Liaise with Cross-Functional Teams to communicate and manage operational issues.
• Complete all Documentation clearly and concisely in accordance with GDP (Good Documentation Practice) Guidelines.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects to drive Process Improvements and Efficiency in pursuit of Operation Excellence.
• Assist with the commissioning of new Production Equipment.
• Maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
• Cross-Train new Manufacturing Technicians as required.
• Flexibility to travel to support new Production Equipment Assessments/Site Visits/Training.
• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Experience:

• NFQ Level 6 Qualification in Technology, Mechanical / Automation Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar (Qualified Trades Personnel with Industrial Experience will also be considered.)
• Experience in High Volume Automation/Robotics/PLCs.
• Understanding of Process Capability.
• Understanding of MSA (Measurement System Analysis) & GR&R (Gauge Repeat & Reduction).
• Experience in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), IOPQ (Installation, Operation, Performance Qualification).
• Experience in a Regulated Manufacturing Environment.
• Experience in Pneumatics, Electrical, Hydraulics, Vision Systems, and Workshop Machining.
• Experience in High Volume Manufacturing.

Core Competencies:

• A Technical skillset of a Mechanical nature.
• A “Compliance Mindset” and a high level of attention to detail in following Procedure and completing Documentation.
• Good communication and influencing skills.