Systems Technician

GxP Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GxP Recruitment is seeking an Automation/IT technical specialist to support high-speed production lines and new product introductions in Galway. You will work across PLC programming, vision systems, barcodes, and networking to ensure data integrity and robust uptime.

The role requires 2–4 years in Medical Devices or suppliers, a Level 7/8 degree, and hands-on experience with Allen‑Bradley Controllogix5000/PLC5 and Visual Basic. Collaboration with IT and external contractors is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma (Level 7/8) in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-4 years' relevant experience in Medical Devices or suppliers.
• Experience with PLC programming, in-line vision systems, barcode systems, network topology, PC applications, Remote I/O; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports the Automation infrastructure for optimal performance and minimized downtime.
• Collaborates with IT and external resources to support Automation and Information Systems.
• Provides Final Third Level support on technical issues.
• Implements industry best practices to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Installs and deploys systems and peripherals, liaising with purchasing; interfaces with Corporate Information Systems for standards and new developments.
• Performs system backups and recovery; ensures server connectivity and documents procedures to ISO standards.
• Contributes innovative inputs to new production lines in control, data collection, robotics, vision systems and communications.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision systems

Networking TCP/IP

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Education

Degree/Diploma (Level 7/8) in a related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley Controllogix5000

PLC5

Visual Basic

Job description

This role provides support and ongoing development to a number of high-speed automated production lines and new product introductions, in particular paying attention to PLC controlled equipment, vision systems, revision control systems and manufacturing data integrity and security.

Technicians are required across all shifts.

Shift pattern is 12 hours across a 3-day/4-day pattern (no rotations):

Shift 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, every second Sunday 8 am - 8pm

Shift 2: Sun, Mon, Tue, every second Saturday 8pm - 8am (+15% shift allowance for nights only)

Shift 3: Thurs, Fri, Sat, every second Sunday 8 am - 8pm

Shift 4: Wed, Thurs, Fri, every second Saturday 8pm -8am (+15% shift allowance for nights only)

Detailed Description:

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Manages and supports the existing Automation infrastructure for optimal performance and minimized downtime.
• Collaborates with the IT Group, Application Group, and External Technical Resources to provide comprehensive support of all Automation and Information Systems and Technologies.
• Provides Final Third Level support on all technical issues.
• Provides solutions, which implement industry best practice to deliver improved productivity, quality and efficiency throughout the organization.
• Installs and deploys systems, software and peripherals as required, liaising with external vendors and service contractors as appropriate. Sources appropriate equipment and services through appropriate
• liaison with purchasing department.
• Provides technical direction for all new infrastructure developments, in agreement with the Engineering Manager. Benchmarks system performance and provides regular reports.
• Interfaces with Corporate Information Systems on standards, support, and new infrastructure developments. Perform system backups and recovery.
• Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software and other applications.
• Provides regular reports to Management and delivers projects within agreed time-frames and budgets. Documents all aspects of system support including all procedures to ISO standards.
• Provides innovative inputs to new production lines in the areas of control, data collection, motive power, robotics, vision systems and communications.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Degree/Diploma (Level 7/8) in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-4 years' relevant experience in Medical Devices or suppliers.
• Experience required with PLC programming, in-line vision systems, barcode systems, network topology, PC application software, Remote I/O, systematic troubleshooting / problem solving skills. Knowledge of electrical systems
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive Technology Experience of TCP/IP and Wide Area Network architectures. Programming of Allen-Bradley Controllogix5000 and PLC5 Visual Basic applications.
• Equipment and Software Validation, FAT/SAT.
• An ability to demonstrate a high level of technical ability, with hands on approach to solving technical issues
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team Someone who is Resourceful, hands-on and enjoys a challenge Knowledge of robotics, vision system and debugs analysis Good analytical skills