Project Process Technician III - 23 month contract - Athlone site

Medtronic; Athlone and Bigmeadow, Athlone; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Ireland is seeking a skilled Process Technician. In this role, you will support the development of manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with product design requirements. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in a regulated environment and hold a relevant technical qualification. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently are essential, along with a commitment to teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in highly regulated environments.
• Experience in planning and executing validation protocols.
• Ability to write SOPs and Reports.
• Experience with quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to qualify processes.
• Prepare and review validation protocols and reports.
• Troubleshoot and maintain process equipment.
• Conduct tests and analyze data for process stability.
• Meet with cross-functional teams for project progress.

Skills

Technical discipline qualification (NFQ Level 6 or higher)

Experience in regulated environments

Validation protocols and reports execution

SOP and Standard Work writing

Problem solving techniques

Independent work capability

Team communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

NFQ Level 6 in a technical discipline

Job description

A Day in the Life

Performs process technician duties in Project Harmony NPI.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and supporting Operations teams to contribute to the development and qualification of robust processes for new products.
• Preparing & reviewing validation protocols, results from trials and test work, parameter development, operational qualifications, including challenge tests to establish and demonstrate stable processes and capability.
• Preparing & reviewing validation performance qualification protocols and reports, checking measurements, analyze data, compiling documentation.
• The role also involves helping to ensure our products are manufactured to comply with product design requirements and Quality compliance.
• Meeting with cross functional teams to progress projects, giving insight into qualification/validation requirements and making recommendations.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Performs set up/alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
• Performs a variety of duties in the quality, engineering, process, and development areas.
• Can interpret schematics, engineering drawings, written verbal instructions.
• Understands the operation and functionality of process equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Verifies qualification measurements, data, checks as required, to ensure right first-time entries into protocols and reports.

Key Skills & Experience

• NFQ Level 6 or higher in a technical discipline.
• Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a highly regulated environment, typically Medtech/Pharma/Plastics processing environments.
• Experience in planning, preparing and executing validations protocols and reports, writing and implementing procedures, development of processing parameters, executing and documenting trials, IQ/OQ/PQ, navigating quality management systems.
• Experience in writing SOPs, Standard Work’s and Reports.
• Familiar with problem solving techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to adjust or recommend enhancements to systems, tooling and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Can work independently with general supervision.
• A good communicator and dynamic team player.
• Willingness to travel for equipment qualification testing and training.