Engineering Technician - Days
Posted on Feb. 13, 2026 by embecta
- Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
- N/A
- Full Time
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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.
Reporting to the Process Engineer, the Engineering Technician plays a key role in keeping our fully automated, high‑volume, high‑speed assembly lines running at peak performance.
You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, rapid fault‑finding, and hands‑on troubleshooting, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and output.
You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, rapid fault‑finding, and hands‑on troubleshooting, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and output.
This is a days role based at the embecta plant in Dun Laoghaire.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Identify and drive OEE and waste improvements
- Provide direct support to the production and maintenance teams to resolve daily issues and assist with troubleshooting.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to apply learnings from breakdowns and performance issues to improve the preventative maintenance practices.
- Be the subject matter expert of the assigned machine group
- Liaise with vendors, suppliers and local engineering shops
- To become involved in analysing customer complaints and internal quality issues, and assist in drawing up improvements and preventative actions to eliminate these defects being produced
- Assist with training of other engineering technicians, new recruits and apprentices as required
- Fully participate in company-wide continuous improvement initiatives, working in teams as required and utilizing appropriate quality tools as applicable
- Maintain appropriate recording and reporting systems on all engineering related matters (e.g. breakdowns, maintenance etc).
- Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping to ensure area, machines and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean condition. Correct and/or report unsafe conditions and other faults.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Systems associated with high volume manufacturing equipment.
- Third Level Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines OR a National Craft Certificate obtained from the standards-based apprenticeship M.A.M.F, Fitter (Desirable) or Electrician together with proven experience in relevant industries.
- Industrial experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- The ability to apply and demonstrate a scientific and logical approach to problem-solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximise productivity and yields.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Relevant PC skills
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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.
Advertised until:
March 15, 2026
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