Process Technician

I ma hiring 4 x Process technicians for a leading medical device company in Galway. The positions will be for evening, night and weekend shift work.

Introduction:

The current job openings are for the Stent Delivery Catheter Production Unit. The production unit makes Drug Eluting Stent delivery system for treating cardiovascular disease caused by narrowed or blocked arteries around the heart. The catheters are used to deliver and deploy the stents to the heart. The products made at the Stent Delivery Catheter Production unit include Synergy, Premier and Wolverine.

The successful candidate will get the opportunity to be trained and work in a fast-paced cleanroom environment with high levels of automated machines. In this role, you work as part of a team consisting of members from various functions.

Job Purpose:

• Part of core team to respond to equipment, yield and process related issues, implement corrective and preventative actions to eliminate repeat instances.

Within this role you will:

• Work with Manufacturing Engineers in developing, troubleshooting, standardising and improving existing production methods and procedures.
• Work on electronic troubleshooting, PLC programming, electronic hardware interfacing.
• Maintain a critical spares inventory for key maintenance items to minimise downtime.
• Assist ME’s in investigating and implementing new production methods.
• Assist ME’s in design methods, part sourcing and documentation.
• Perform equipment qualifications and validations, including report writing etc.
• Design, specify, manufacture, test and document production equipment, changes and improvements.
• Interface with a variety of BSIL personnel and with outside vendors when necessary while performing the above.
• Take responsibility for preventative maintenance procedures with an assigned process or area.
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager.

What we need from you:

• HETAC Level 6 qualification in a relevant area with a minimum of two years relevant experience.
• Medical Device Manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own with minimum supervision.