Automation Technician - Galway

General Description:

You will be responsible for completing electrical and mechanical assembly work on in-house custom made machines as well as upgrades and retrofits of existing equipment.

You will also be responsible for maintaining and/or repairing manufacturing equipment.

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities

• Complete electrical wiring of electrical/control systems on equipment in accordance with design schematics.
• Complete assembly of mechanical systems including pneumatics in accordance with design schematics.
• Complete machine setup and functional checks.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records to ensure high levels of up-time.
• Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve equipment issues.
• Implement corrective measures to machine issues and propose preventative measures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Assist with the commissioning of new equipment / projects.
• Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
• Complete assigned continuous improvement projects and train others as required.
• Flexibility to travel to support new equipment.
• Ability to explain an issue and communicate the path forward toward resolution.
• Ability to work as part of a core team.
• Actively promote and participate in a cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Equipment adjustment and technical/process resource for production and/or process development staff.
• Fully comply with all elements of GMI environment Health & Safety Management System.
• Adhoc duties as required.

• The successful candidate will preferably have an Automation background with at least 2 years’ experience with electrical and mechanical instrumentation.
• Level 6 qualification in electrical engineering, mechanical, controls and automation, electronics or mechatronics engineering.
• Experience in electrical panel wiring is essential.
• Experience in interpreting technical drawings is essential.
• Experience in mechanical / high volume automation / robotics desirable.
• Qualified trades personnel with industrial experience will also be considered.
• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment desirable.
• Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Programmable controllers, Vision Systems and Workshop machining desirable.
• Strong mechanical problem solving skills essential.