Senior Controls Technician: PLCs, Robotics & Automation

Dexcom Ireland - Athenry; Athenry; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Global growth opportunities

Career development programs

Innovative employer

Job summary

Dexcom Ireland seeks a Controls Technician 3 to provide technical support for equipment engineers during scale‑up of manufacturing. You will test, troubleshoot, and validate automated equipment, work with suppliers, and help meet project timelines in a high‑volume CGM environment.

The role requires a Level 6/7 qualification and 4–6 years of related experience, with weekend/shift patterns and a 20% premium for certain hours; full benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Level 6/7 qualification.
• 4–6 years of related experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with electro/mechanical and automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot electro‑mechanical assemblies and equipment.
• Operate, test and maintain robotic systems and vision equipment.
• Analyze test results and prepare documentation.
• Support cross‑functional equipment deployment and QA reviews.
• Follow safety and LOTO procedures and update drawings as needed.

Skills

PLC experience

Pneumatics

Electro/Mechanical systems

Robotic systems

High-volume manufacturing

Education

Level 6/7 qualification

Tools

Automated production equipment

Packaging equipment

Job description

Dexcom Ireland seeks a Controls Technician 3 to provide technical support for equipment engineers during scale‑up of manufacturing. You will test, troubleshoot, and validate automated equipment, work with suppliers, and help meet project timelines in a high‑volume CGM environment.

The role requires a Level 6/7 qualification and 4–6 years of related experience, with weekend/shift patterns and a 20% premium for certain hours; full benefits apply.