Manufacturing Technician - Weekend Shift - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

PL03 VALEO SERVICE EASTERN EUROPE Sp. zo.o; Tuam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production by ensuring equipment reliability and achieving OEE/TLR targets. The role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and clear communication across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in manufacturing (preferably electronics), expertise with automotive electronics protocols, and experience with PC-based testing tools. A fixed-term contract is offered in a dynamic, global automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Education required: Certificate/Diploma Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years in manufacturing, preferably electronics.
• Experience with PC-based testing and automotive electronics manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance to achieve OEE/TLR targets.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment using manuals and schematics.
• Document downtime and maintenance actions; update PM records.
• Support TPM processes and ensure spare parts availability across shifts.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Automotive protocols (K-Line, CAN, LIN

PC-based testing

Screw insertion equipment (SMT)

Pneumatic control systems

Electrical/electronic maintenance

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Electronic Engineering

On-the-job training in Agilent i5000 ICT platform

Tools

Agilent i5000 ICT platform

GPIB/RS232/PCIO interfaces

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Mission

Working as part of the production Team provide sufficient support to allow the consistent achievement of the OEE(overall equipment efficiency) and TLR(total line rejects) targets Preventative Maintenance tasks to be completed on schedule

Responsibilities

Adhere to Valeo safe-working requirements: wearing of PPE, LOTO procedure, knowledge of and/or participation in emergency response teams, maintenance of machines in safe condition, maintenance of equipment safety features. Follow-up on safety-related tasks as assigned. Provide a level of support to Production so that the OEE and TLR targets are consistently achieved : Respond to unscheduled downtime/defective-product situations promptly : Be able to specify/document/communicate the problem clearly [5W2H] Be able to put an effective Containment in place : return the process to making good parts. Follow up with permanent corrective action as required. Adhere to Line QRQC(Quick response quality control) standard. Application of escalation procedure Establish the root cause. Application of logical thinking. Be able to use equipment schematics, manuals, etc in the course of establishing root cause. Adhere to troubleshooting standards. Correct the problem Log all equipment downtime and generate downtime reports each shift Support TPM (total productive maintenance) process Document and communicate all spare parts consumed. Highlight any spare parts related issues. Work with spare parts technician to optimise spare parts inventory, cost, supplier reduction, etc Ensure the relevant information is shared effectively across all shifts and among all required groups. Ensure an effective shift handover occurs at the start/end of each shift Complete preventative maintenance (PM) tasks to schedule. Update PM records. Ensure spares/consumables required for PM-activity are in stock. Adhere to 5S requirements in both production and technician work areas. Feedback to the relevant engineers issues concerning the performance of equipment. Support initiatives to improve process/equipment performance Support initiatives to reduce setup and changeover times Provide training to other technicians. The company has the right to request an employee to be flexible in his/her duties.

Education

What education and education level are necessary for the position? Education: Certificate/Diploma Electronic Engineering (or equivalent). Additional training will be provided on the job Training : Agilent i5000 ICT platform GPIB, RS232 and PCIO interfaces C++, Windows, UNIX programming Knowledge of automotive protocols (K-Line, CAN and LIN) SMT Deprag auto screw-insertion Knowledge of pneumatic control systems Experience of automotive-electronics manufacturing standards

Professional Experience

How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position? 2-3 Years working in a manufacturing environment. Preferably in Electronics Industry. Working knowledge of both in-circuit and functional test Strong background in PC based testing (Software, Hardware installation)

Job

Maintenance Technician Organization: Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract Job Posting Date: 2026-03-05

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• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

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