Night Shift Electro-Mechanical Test Technician

36 Dexcom International Limited; Athenry; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Global growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexcom Ireland is seeking a skilled technician to join the Front End Nights team and support high‑volume manufacturing of CGM equipment. You will operate, test, and troubleshoot electro‑mechanical assemblies, with emphasis on PLCs, pneumatics, robotics, and vision systems.

The role requires a Level 6/7 qualification and 2–4 years of related experience, plus strong technical writing and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Level 6/7 qualification and a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents related to equipment specifications.
• Ability to write routine reports, pass downs and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, engineers and managers.
• Knowledge and experience with PLC and Automated production/process equipment, Pneumatics, Electro/Mechanical systems and Packaging equipment highly desirable.
• Experience with process improvement projects i.e. improving yields, reducing downtime.
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills.
• Knowledge of high reliability, high volume manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Technical writing skills as applied to manufacturing documentation and process development - Experienced in the creation and revision of technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• You will work with schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• You will test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test equipment.
• You will have experience with pneumatics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, robotic systems in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• You will operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment and vision systems.
• You will analyse and record test results, and prepare written documentation.
• You will perform operational test and fault isolation on automated systems and equipment.
• You will carry out activities in equipment development under supervision of the project engineer.
• These activities include the assembly and testing of equipment, fixtures, processes and/or electronics, completing engineering studies and validations.
• You will update equipment related documentations (manuals, drawings, and specifications) as needed.

Skills

Reading & analyzing technical docs

Technical writing

Presentation skills

PLC experience

Pneumatics

Electro/mechanical systems

Robotics & vision systems

Process improvement

Hands-on manufacturing

Excellent communication

Education

Level 6/7 qualification

Tools

PLC

Robotics

Vision systems

Job description

Dexcom Ireland is seeking a skilled technician to join the Front End Nights team and support high‑volume manufacturing of CGM equipment. You will operate, test, and troubleshoot electro‑mechanical assemblies, with emphasis on PLCs, pneumatics, robotics, and vision systems.

The role requires a Level 6/7 qualification and 2–4 years of related experience, plus strong technical writing and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.