Senior Equipment Technician

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance (20%)

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks a Senior Equipment Technician for a regulated medical device manufacturer in Galway. You will be the subject matter expert for equipment, ensuring reliable operation and technical excellence on the production line, with emphasis on safety and quality.

This evening shift role offers a competitive package and clear routes for personal growth. You will lead root cause investigations, drive permanent solutions, develop tooling, and mentor technicians while advancing

Qualifications

• Level 6 or trade qualification with Medical Device Manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years as an equipment technician in a regulated environment.
• Must have electrical fault finding experience.
• Hands-on maintenance of automated equipment; ability to lead projects.
• Proficient in MS Office; CAD drawing tools a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the SME for equipment and ensure reliable operation of the production line.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement permanent solutions.
• Own downtime data analysis and present trends and action plans.
• Develop design and prototyping of jigs and tooling; perform preventative maintenance.
• Support onboarding and development of technicians; provide guidance under pressure.
• Lead line improvement and cost-reduction projects.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Technical report writing

Communication

Education

Level 6 or trade qualification (Medical Device Manufacturing)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Equipment Technician

About Your New Employer

• Secure a key role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Work on leading-edge equipment and processes within the medical device sector, with opportunities for innovation and the development of your automation and electrical skills.
• Join a collaborative team receiving ongoing support, technical guidance, and clear routes for personal and professional growth.

About Your New Job

This is an evening shift position from15:30-00:00 Monday – Thursday and 14:15-20:15 on a Friday

• As the Senior Equipment Technician,youwill be the subject matter expert for equipment, supporting the seamless operation and technical reliability of the manufacturing line.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations for persistent or high-impact equipment failures and drive the implementation of permanent engineering solutions.
• Primary ownership of downtime data analysis and presentation is yours, identifying trends and action plans to improve line performance.
• Develop concept design and prototyping of jigs, fixtures, and production tooling, executing and refining preventative maintenance for optimized equipment function.
• Support the onboarding and ongoing development of technicians, provide technical guidance under pressure, and ensure sufficient, robust processes for critical consumables.
• Take on improvement and line stability projects with a clear focus on cost reduction and operational excellence.

What Skills You Need

• Level 6 or trade qualification with relevant Medical Device Manufacturing industry experience.
• 5+ years’ experience as an equipment technician in a medical device manufacturing or equivalent regulated environment.
• Proven track record ofelectrical fault finding(this is the number one must-have), including experience diagnosing faults in mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience with automated equipment maintenance and willingness to lead technical projects and investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and drawing packages such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. is an advantage
• Technical report writing, communication, and team collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (€48,000 + 20% Shift allowance)
• Excellent opportunities for personal and technical development
• Become part of a team that values your initiative, continuous improvement mindset, and encourages technical creativity