Weekend Shift - Manufacturing Technician - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Valeo; Tuam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Ireland, focusing on electronics and testing within a manufacturing setting. You will perform maintenance tasks, document downtime, and support process improvements across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years experience, a Diploma in Electronic Engineering, and strong PC-based testing skills to ensure quality and efficiency in production.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working in a manufacturing environment (electronics preferred).
• Experience with in-circuit and functional testing; PC-based testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety requirements including PPE, LOTO, and emergency procedures.
• Record downtime and maintenance activities; support PM tasks and 5S in production areas.
• Provide technical support to maintain TRP/TLR targets and containment of defects.
• Collaborate with Spare Parts Technician to ensure inventory and parts availability.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Test equipment troubleshooting

Quality mindset

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Mission

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Valeo safe-working requirements: wearing of PPE, LOTO procedure, knowledge of and/or participation in emergency response teams, maintenance of machines in safe condition, maintenance of equipment safety features. Follow-up on safety-related tasks as assigned. Provide a level of support to Production such that the TRP and TLR targets are consistently achieved : Respond to unscheduled downtime/defective-product situations promptly : Be able to specify/document/communicate the problem clearly [5W2H] Be able to put an effective Containment in place : return the process to making good parts. Follow up with permanent corrective action as required. Adhere to Line QRQC standard. Application of Escalation Procedure Establish root cause. Application of Logical thinking. Be able to use equipment schematics, manuals, etc in the course of establishing root cause. Adhere to troubleshooting standards. Correct the problem Log all equipment downtime and generate DT reports each shift Support ERIM process Document and communicate all Spare Parts consumed. Highlight any spare parts related issues. Work with Spare Parts Technician to optimise spare parts inventory, cost, supplier reduction, etc Ensure the relevant information is shared effectively across all shifts and among all required groups. Ensure an effective shift handover occurs at the start/end of each shift Complete preventative maintenance tasks to schedule. Update PM records. Ensure spares/consumables required for PM-activity are in stock. Adhere to 5S requirements in both production and Technician work areas. Feedback to the relevant Test Engineers issues concerning the performance of Test Equipment. Support initiatives to improve process/equipment performance Support initiatives to reduce setup and changeover times – CMAT/ICT/Function Testers/Fisheye Provide training to other technicians. The company has the right to request an employee to be flexible in his/her duties.

Education

Certificate/Diploma Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).

Professional Experience

2-3 Years working in a manufacturing environment. Preferably in Electronics Industry. Working knowledge of both in-circuit and functional test Strong background in PC based testing (Software, Hardware installation)

Job

Maintenance Technician

Organization

Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract Job Posting Date: 2026-10-08

Join Us!

Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!

More information on www.valeo.com Join Valeo! As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share