R&D Technician

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

R&D Technician

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help our patients see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

We are currently recruiting a R&D & Moulding Technician on a 12 month fixed term contract in Cork.

The main responsibility is to support and drive R&D Engineering activities including specification, procurement, installation, validation and implementation of new equipment, including molding & mold tooling for the development and manufacture of new products or new processes at the Alcon Ireland site. You would be supporting the maintenance of R&D Engineering Group equipment including molding, curing, metrology, cleaning, chemical process and packaging systems.

A typical day to day would be to:

• Assist R&D Engineering in the specification, design and procurement of new equipment.
• Support R&D Engineering process development, characterization and optimization activities.
• Assist R&D Engineering in all aspects of Validation document generation and execution. (risk assessments, validation assessments and execution of commissioning / validation documents)
• Responsible for maintenance of R&D Engineering equipment and utilities equipment.
• Responsible for R&D Molding Machine set-up & tooling changes for operation inclusive of preventative maintenance.
• Assembly, build, installation of new equipment due to site. Identification/setup of spare parts for new or existing equipment on site.
• Liaise with Suppliers/External Contractors to obtain quotations, method statements & risk assessments and coordinate the onsite activities of contract personnel
• Provide first response technical support to all R&D Engineering process and utilities equipment
• Daily reporting into Supervisor/Project Engineer on all activities and highlighting concerns early.
• Responsible for achieving assigned project milestones for R&D Engineering activities on time and within Budget.
• Support safety risk assessments for any new equipment and /or processes introduced.
• Responsible for investigating and documenting process issues and report to Engineering all findings and solutions.
• Ensure continual Quality System compliance by adherence to established and evolving Alcon QS requirements.
• Assigned work adheres to H&S and environmental requirements.

What you will bring to Alcon:

• A preferred Level 7 qualification in an Engineering or Technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years previous experience in a similar technical role in the Medical Device Industry
• Preferred : 5+ years’ experience in a similar technical role in the Medical Device Industry
• Ability to trouble‑shoot electrical, mechanical and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Familiarity with robotics, PLCs, vision systems.
• Technical competence in operating and repairing highly automated Equipment.
• Good understanding of networks and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Veeva, Maximo and Teamcenter.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards.

How You Can Thrive At Alcon:

• A competitive salary package with fixed salary, bonus, pension and health insurance
• A flexible work environment with competent and committed colleagues. We enjoy working together in a good and respectful manner, and we celebrate our common successes
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities