Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Maintenance)

About the role

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our team at the Fermoy facility. The role focuses on maintaining and optimizing high‑volume production equipment in an SMT/clean‑room or packaging environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment to maximise quality, output and yield while following cGMP guidelines.
• Apply root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving techniques to troubleshoot line issues and optimise equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance activities and manage spare‑part inventory.
• Document all actions clearly in line with Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Support commissioning of new equipment and assist with equipment assessments, site visits and training.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to communicate operational issues.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement projects to drive process efficiency.
• Cross‑train new manufacturing technicians as required.

Required profile

• NFQ Level 6 qualification in Mechanical, Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or equivalent (qualified trades personnel with industrial experience considered).
• Experience in high‑volume automation, robotics or PLC environments.
• Understanding of process capability, MSA and GR&R.
• Ability to work on‑site in Fermoy and travel when needed for equipment assessments.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Electrical engineering fundamentals
• Industrial automation
• Robotics
• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Root‑cause analysis
• Preventive maintenance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Process capability analysis
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R

What we offer

• Salary €40,000‑€45,000 base plus shift premiums, overtime and benefits.
• Health insurance, employee assistance, 20 days annual leave plus service days.
• Pension plan, life assurance and income‑disability cover.
• Educational assistance and internal upskilling courses.
• Subsidised canteen, onsite parking, local business discounts and a vibrant sports & social committee.