Process Technician II: Equipment Reliability & Automation

Boston Scientific; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Clonmel is seeking a Process Technician II to maintain and improve manufacturing equipment performance. The role covers preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance with independent fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems.

You will document activities, support GMP compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior technicians.

Qualifications

• NFQ level 6 STEM higher certificate/Trade Qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 2–5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SMT experience is a requirement.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in medical device/pharma or regulated manufacturing industries preferred.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to support safe and reliable production operations.
• Independently diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system faults.
• Complete maintenance activities and documentation in accordance with site procedures, GMP requirements, and engineering standards.
• Accurately maintain maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS to support regulatory and audit requirements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence of equipment failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures, identify hazards, and actively contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Facilities and external suppliers to resolve technical issues and support business objectives.
• Share technical knowledge, assist with onboarding and training activities, and support team capability development.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

SMT

PLCs & automation

Lean/CI

Safety

Documentation

Education

NFQ Level 6 STEM Higher Certificate/Trade Qualification (Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Boston Scientific in Clonmel is seeking a Process Technician II to maintain and improve manufacturing equipment performance. The role covers preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance with independent fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems.

You will document activities, support GMP compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior technicians.