Test Technician

ICDS Recruitment

Dublin North

Test Technician - North Dublin. This role is being offered as a fixed-term contract of 23 months' duration. The position will involve the testing and troubleshooting of instruments, sub-assemblies & test fixtures. Interested applicants should have experience and knowledge in troubleshooting systems involving software, electronics, mechanical assemblies and fluidics systems. A background in applications or systems would be an advantage. A science background with laboratory experience in immunoassay and chemistry also an advantage (not essential. The Role: Technical responsibility for the testing and debug of medical diagnostic products. Fully responsible for troubleshooting instrument problems and resolution in a timely manner to ensure daily output targets are achieved. Responsible for meeting production output targets and assigned plant metrics. Investigate root cause of failures to a component level to ensure elimination of repeat failures. Develop, improve & maintain good manufacturing practices and workmanship standards with a quality and process robustness focus. Be responsible for reagent and sample handling ensuring good practices and continuously improving the processes. Follow process and test instructions to verify instruments before shipment. Using theoretical knowledge and practical experience, establish causes of malfunction and non-conformance in the electrical, hydraulic and chemical operation of systems and modules with a minimum loss of test time. Performing inspection operations on sub-assemblies, modules and systems using engineering drawings, schematics, flow diagrams, specifications and methodologies. Completing and maintaining all necessary paperwork, test data for each system/module to ensure that accurate Quality records are available. Assisting Engineering in the initial validation, installation and verification of new test procedures, equipment and products. Training in new personnel or existing Technicians on unfamiliar systems or modules. Reduce waste and improve performance using process & instrument knowledge in alignment with lean and 6 sigma manufacturing techniques. Applicants should have: • QQI Level 6 qualification or above in Engineering or Science Discipline (Bio-Chemistry, Chemical, Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or other relevant technical background) or Diploma / Trade qualification with relevant experience in automation / system manufacturing or support. • Must have good communications skills to provide feedback to Engineering. • Must have a good practical background. • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

1884 days ago