Senior Manufacturing Technician: Liquid Cooling & NPI

Dell Inc.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Bonus programs

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Cork is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Technician to lead the setup, operation and maintenance of liquid cooling and test equipment in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

You will act as the site technical expert, drive reliability and lead preventative and predictive maintenance programs while partnering with Engineering, Operations and Quality teams to deploy new technologies and ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced Certificate, Apprenticeship, Level 6 qualification or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation or Manufacturing.
• 6+ years of experience supporting advanced manufacturing, process or test equipment.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and industrial systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modelling software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent) for layout development, equipment and/or tooling design.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, reliability engineering and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and equipment documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical problem-solving activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site technical expert for liquid cooling manufacturing equipment, test systems and associated infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations on complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluid and control system issues.
• Install, qualify, maintain and support manufacturing equipment used for liquid cooling assembly, leak testing, coolant filling, thermal testing and rack integration activities.
• Drive equipment uptime and reliability through preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance and continuous improvement programs.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers on New Product Introduction (NPI), equipment commissioning and process validation activities.
• Develop troubleshooting guides, preventative maintenance procedures, work instructions and technical documentation.
• Train and mentor technicians and operations personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting and safety requirements.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers and service partners to resolve technical issues and implement upgrades.
• Drive safety, equipment compliance and environmental standards across all areas of responsibility.
• Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects focused on equipment performance and productivity.
• Support on-call and escalated equipment recovery activities when required.
• Other engineering duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Automation

Leadership

Education

Advanced certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Dell Technologies in Cork is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Technician to lead the setup, operation and maintenance of liquid cooling and test equipment in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

You will act as the site technical expert, drive reliability and lead preventative and predictive maintenance programs while partnering with Engineering, Operations and Quality teams to deploy new technologies and ensure safety and compliance.