Technician, Engineering

Stryker; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a maintenance technician for a permanent role at our Tullagreen site, Ireland. The role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software-controlled systems, and collaboration with facilities and manufacturing teams to prevent downtime and improve processes from day one.

You will develop expertise on next‑gen equipment, support new product introductions, and participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives,

Qualifications

• Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering/Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical l& toolmaking or related discipline is required.
• Experience in manufacturing (2 years + experience as a technician an advantage).
• Good knowledge of mechanical, electronics and software control systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance activities and documentation is to GMP standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic and process systems on the production floor.
• Develop knowledge of next generation equipment and identify/eliminate technical issues.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and vendors to share learning and improvements.
• Diagnose malfunctions to identify hazards, defects, and repairs.
• Investigate build/furnace failures, determine root cause, implement corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment uptime metrics are collected and downtime actions are tracked.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electronics knowledge

Software control systems

PC skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Flexibility

Education

Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Perm role

24/7 shift

Stryker Tullagreen

What you will do:

• Ensure all maintenance activities and documentation is to GMP standards.
• Engage in mechanical / electrical / electronic/process troubleshooting, and in resolving hardware /software interfacing problems on the production floor, in collaboration with facilities functions.
• Develop a technical knowledge of next generation equipment, working with team to ensure all technical issues are identified and eliminated at the earliest opportunity.
• Liaise with support functions to develop their knowledge of the equipment and ensure a system of continuous, shared learning is in place.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Investigate all build failures / Furnace failures causing scrap, determine root cause and implement corrective actions across all equipment.
• Actively interface with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.
• Identifying and assisting the business with the implementation of technical improvements.
• Repair / troubleshoot systems, fixturing and processes, identifying root causes on system failures, and implement permanent solutions.
• Co-ordination of preventative maintenance and calibration activities on assigned lines, processes and / or areas.
• Provide process and maintenance improvements, initiatives using data analysis & trending reports.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing business unit with new product introductions and transitions from other sites as required.
• Participate in cross functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives.
• Provide support for equipment procurement and assistance in the execution of installations, validations, FATs, & SATs ensuring equipment added to the business is standardized where possible.
• Ensure weekly and monthly equipment uptime metrics for the Business Unit are available and that significant downtime is recorded and actioned.
• Liaising with Production Team Leaders and Manufacturing Engineers on issues relating to productivity, scrap and efficiency performance issues.
• Ensure compliance to site and divisional maintenance procedures.
• All other duties as required.

What you will need:

• Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering/Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical l& toolmaking or related discipline, is required.
• Experience in manufacturing (2 years + experience as a technician an advantage).
• Good knowledge of mechanical, electronics and software control systems.
• Entry level experience in a modern manufacturing environment ideally with previous experience in some or all of the following:

• - Low / medium voltage electrical power systems
• - Pneumatics
• - PLCs
• - Instrumentation
• - Hydraulics
• - Calibration
• - AutoCAD

• Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage.
• Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Flexibility essential.
• Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

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Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €17.26 - €28.60 EUR Hourly

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.