About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards and eight-time winner of the Zenith award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, collectively our employees make a difference to patients lives every day, having already reached 20 million patients in over 80 countries.
Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. We lead the way, finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient care.
Our business is growing rapidly across the globe and as we grow, our core culture of We Care universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.
Are you looking to start your career as a Manufacturing Technician in a fast-paced growing med tech Company?
If so, Aerogen have an apprentice opportunity for you where you will get hands on experience while studying part time for your (Level 6) Manufacturing Technician qualification. This is a 2-year apprenticeship program in partnership with the Irish MedTech Association & IBEC with classroom education in TUS Midwest and industry experience at Aerogens Manufacturing site in Shannon. You will be provided with a mentor who will support you during your training.
What is the role?
As an Apprentice Technician, you will have the opportunity to support senior technicians in the maintenance, repair and installation of equipment or systems, while gaining hands on experience and completing formal apprenticeship training and successfully achieving the practical skills and technical knowledge and grades required to become a fully qualified manufacturing technician.
What are the key responsibilities?
- Work with the Manufacturing team (Production, Engineering and Quality) to manage and prioritise assignments ensuring product quality and production schedule are met.
- Assist in diagnosing and repairing faults in machinery, systems manufacturing equipment.
- Support, participate in the installation, service or testing under the supervision of a qualified technician.
- Consistently follow health and safety procedures, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to site safety standards.
- Participate proactively in the job training.
- Attend off the job training and achieve required grades to progress apprenticeship.
- Keep tools, equipment, and workspace clean and organised
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors and cross functional teams where required.
- Support safety culture, initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
What education and experience are required?
- Pass (Grade 06 or better) in five ordinary leaving certificate subjects two of which must be Maths and a language (English or Irish) Leaving cert APPLIED is not suitable.
What key skills will make you great at the role?
- Strong Interest in the relevant technical field (e.g. mechanical, electrical, automotive).
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Reliable, punctual and proactive
- Ability to work well in teams.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Basic computer literacy.
- Self-motivated, taking initiative when completing tasks assignments and learning.
What is it like to work at Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Theres something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
- Excellent medical care.
- Bonus & Pension.
- Long-Term Incentive Plan.
- Aerogen Connect our employee led programme which supports our global teams to unite and have fun.
- We pledge 1% of profits and time to charities and organisations.
Visit our careers website for more information about life at Aerogen.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. If you have difficulty using our application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Please provide your name and preferred contact method.
