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Shift Automation Technician

embecta
€55,569 - €70,363 a year
County Dublin
Full time
2 days ago
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A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.
JOB PURPOSE:

The Shift Automation Technician will be a member of the Shift Maintenance team that provides engineering day to day and project support within the high volume, fully automated manufacturing environment, and will be responsible for and involved in troubleshooting, maintenance and continuous improvement of the production processes and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop an in-depth knowledge of all control systems currently in use across the entire site including PLC’s, motion systems, vision systems, electrical & safety systems and networks
  • Operate as point of contact person for all automation related line down issues and projects
  • Work closely with engineers and cross functional teams in monitoring equipment performance using proven troubleshooting and problem solving techniques / methods to solve to root cause
  • Support the continuous improvement of all automated equipment using Lean / Six Sigma and Project Management techniques
  • Ensure all new equipment and tasks are risk assessed, support investigation and near miss resolution, and proactively drive actions to reduce safety risks
  • Support plant wide automation change control and manage software revision control systems in full compliance with business quality systems
  • Carry out other relevant tasks as required by the Shift Engineer
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Good knowledge of Electrical & Automation Systems associated with high volume manufacturing equipment and hold a Third Level Qualification in one of those disciplines or the National Craft Certificate together with additional specialized training and experience.


PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role with Equipment Automation, Software or related experience
  • Proficient in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC products with an ability to understand complex programming functions
  • A proven track record in solving automation problems to root cause using structured problem solving
  • Experience of High Speed Vision systems (Cognex Vision Pro/Insight) and Control Networks & Communication Systems (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet)
  • Good understanding of Motion Control Systems (Allen Bradley, Emerson, Linmot)
  • Experience of development, deployment & maintenance of SCADA / HMI systems (Allen Bradley, Schneider)
  • Creative thinking team player with excellent communication skills, an ability to work on their own initiative combined with the ability to work seamlessly across various departments
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
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