Process Technician - Weekends

HERO Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment is seeking a Shift Technician in Galway to support advanced manufacturing lines for medical devices. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with a close-knit team to improve yields.

You will work with electrical/mechanical systems, learn SQL data handling, and use PowerPoint, Excel, Teams for reporting and handovers. A safety-conscious, team-oriented professional will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with electrical or mechanical troubleshooting is highly advantageous.
• A team player with effective communication skills.
• Comfortable with learning new systems and tools; SQL training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Support: Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, and escalate complex problems to Engineering or Maintenance teams.
• Yield Management: Investigate and resolve scrap and yield issues related to equipment and processes.
• Team Collaboration: Work with a small team of Technicians and Production Core Teams across multiple processes.
• System Utilisation: Record maintenance activities in internal systems, use PowerPoint for yield updates, and manage handovers via Teams and Excel.
• Database Interaction: Use SQL databases (training provided) to interact with equipment data and optimise performance.
• Commitment to Safety and Quality: Always adhere to safety standards and quality protocols.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team player

Communication

SQL basics

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

SQL (training)

Job description

Are you passionate about cutting-edge medical technology and skilled in troubleshooting? Join a collaborative team in Galway, renowned for its vibrant community, excellent quality of life, and stunning natural surroundings.

This Shift Technician role offers the opportunity to support advanced manufacturing lines, combining your technical skills with impactful contributions to life‑saving medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Support: Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, and elevate complex problems to Engineering or Maintenance teams when necessary.

Yield Management: Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to investigate and resolve scrap and yield issues related to equipment and processes.

Team Collaboration: Work as part of a close‑knit team of approximately six Technicians and Production Core Teams across 3-4 key processes.

System Utilisation: Record maintenance activities in internal systems, use PowerPoint for yield updates, and manage handovers via Teams and Excel.

Database Interaction: Utilise SQL databases (training provided) to interact with equipment data and optimise performance.

Commitment to Safety and Quality: Execute all tasks with the highest regard for safety standards and quality protocols.

Essential Skills and Attributes

Strong problem‑solving abilities.

Familiarity with electrical or mechanical troubleshooting is highly advantageous.

A team player with effective communication skills.

Comfortable with learning new systems and tools; SQL training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

Work in a supportive, innovation‑driven environment where your skills directly impact healthcare.

What We're Looking For

This role is ideal for individuals with a background in technical troubleshooting, maintenance, or manufacturing support. Prior experience in medical device manufacturing is beneficial but not essential.