R&D & Moulding Technician - Medical Devices

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package including bonus

Pension

Health insurance

Job summary

Alcon Ireland is seeking a dedicated R&D Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Cork. The role focuses on supporting R&D Engineering activities, including equipment specification, procurement, installation, validation and molding tooling for new products and processes.

The candidate will maintain R&D equipment, participate in validation activities, and liaise with suppliers and contractors to meet budget and milestones while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred Level 7 qualification in Engineering or Technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in a similar technical role in Medical Device Industry.
• Preferred 5+ years’ experience in a similar role in Medical Devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
• Familiarity with robotics, PLCs, vision systems.
• Technical competence operating and repairing highly automated equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive R&D Engineering activities including specification and procurement of new equipment.
• Support process development, characterization and optimization activities.
• Assist in validation documentation and risk assessments.
• Maintain R&D Engineering equipment and utilities.
• Set up molding machines and tooling changes with preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate supplier quotes and on-site activities of contractors.
• Provide first-response technical support to R&D equipment and processes.
• Report progress to Supervisor/Project Engineer and manage milestones.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Initiative

Problem solving

Networking basics

Education

Engineering/Technical Level 7

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Vision systems

Veeva

Maximo

Teamcenter

Job description

Alcon Ireland is seeking a dedicated R&D Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Cork. The role focuses on supporting R&D Engineering activities, including equipment specification, procurement, installation, validation and molding tooling for new products and processes.

The candidate will maintain R&D equipment, participate in validation activities, and liaise with suppliers and contractors to meet budget and milestones while upholding quality standards.