Weekend Process Technician – Manufacturing Excellence

Stryker Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group Ireland is seeking a technician for weekend shift (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to ensure production processes run reliably and meet targets. You will interface with cross‑functional teams and 3rd party vendors to support day‑to‑day operations on the lines.

The role requires electrical/mechanical qualifications with strong electronics knowledge, PLCs, instrumentation, and a solid understanding of QA systems.

Qualifications

• Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering or trade qualification in electrical, mechanical or related discipline.
• Good knowledge of electronics and software control systems.
• Entry level experience in a modern manufacturing environment with familiarity in MV/LV power systems, pneumatics, PLCs, instrumentation, hydraulics, calibration, AutoCAD and injection moulding.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing processes run consistently and meet performance targets.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams and vendors to support daily operations.
• Monitor and manage production yield on assigned lines.
• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of equipment on lines/processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting hardware/software interfacing on the floor.
• Diagnose system faults, hazards, and need for adjustments or repairs.
• Communicate issues to operators and plan line watch-outs.
• Test electrical systems, circuits and wiring in processing equipment.
• Plan layout and installation of processing equipment on work stations.
• Maximise productivity and minimise yield loss on product lines.
• Identify spare requirements and source replenishment from stock.
• Perform equipment qualification and projects work as assigned.
• Contribute to equipment changes and improvements with design/testing documentation.
• Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety requirements and company QA systems.
• Provide out-of-hours support as required, incl. shutdowns and equipment failures.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Software control systems

Pneumatics

Power systems (low/medium voltage)

PLCs

Instrumentation

Hydraulics

Calibration

AutoCAD

Injection moulding

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Engineering

Trade qualification in electrical/mechanical or related discipline

Job description

Stryker Group Ireland is seeking a technician for weekend shift (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to ensure production processes run reliably and meet targets. You will interface with cross‑functional teams and 3rd party vendors to support day‑to‑day operations on the lines.

The role requires electrical/mechanical qualifications with strong electronics knowledge, PLCs, instrumentation, and a solid understanding of QA systems.