Graduate Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Department: Engineering

Reporting To: Lead Manufacturing Technician

Please note that this is a shift-based position (12-hour shifts which include days and nights inclusive of weekends). A competitive basic salary + shift allowances and benefits package provided!

About Sanmina Fermoy

Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices.

Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.

We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few.

Objectives of Position

• The Graduate Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports the operation of our high volume automated manufacturing lines to ensure the smooth running of equipment in our medical products area to meet quality and customer needs. The main objectives of the role are to troubleshoot process and machine problems, implement fixes, and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) according to procedures and within ‘good work’ practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automation equipment in excellent condition ensuring consistent quality, output and yield.
• Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
• Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations while adhering to change management and cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements.
• Assist with the commissioning of new equipment/projects.
• Order and maintain an appropriate stock of spare parts.
• Cross-train technicians as required.
• Be flexible to travel to support new equipment buy-offs/training.
• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

Measurements

Measurements will be assessed against an agreed set of MBOs (Management Objectives) as detailed in the annual performance appraisal process.

Personnel Specifications

Qualifications and Experience

• NFQ Level 6/7 qualification in Technology, Mechanical / Automation Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar.
• Qualified trades personnel with industrial experience will also be considered.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing is a benefit but not essential.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Availability to work shift patterns.
• Work as part of a team.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving.