Equipment Technician – Weekend Shift

About the role

Alcon is seeking an Equipment Technician to join its Cork manufacturing site on a weekend shift. You will support the Engineering team by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving process equipment used to produce eye‑care products.

Key responsibilities

• Execute equipment procurement, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing process equipment.
• Assist Process Engineering with change implementations to drive process improvements and reduce scrap.
• Report daily to the Engineering Manager and flag issues that could affect production.
• Maintain equipment literature, work orders, and the preventive‑maintenance database.
• Monitor OEE downtime tracking, update equipment logs, and support non‑conforming investigations and audits.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment installation, maintenance or repair within a manufacturing environment.
• Level 6 qualification (or higher) in an Engineering or Technical discipline.
• Familiarity with ISO, FDA and GMP standards.
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to work independently on a weekend shift.

Required skills

• SQL for data queries and analysis.
• PLC programming/operation experience, preferably Allen Bradley.
• PC building and repair.
• Operation of packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment literature management and preventive‑maintenance systems.