Device Technician

Device Technician

Team Horizon is seeking a Device Technician for a pharma client in the Sligo to work as a team member in production/operations areas in line with all safety, regulatory and organizational requirements.  Preparing equipment, work areas and materials and ensuring/verifying readiness of manufacturing operations

 Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

 What you will be doing:

• Preparation and operation of moulding and ancillary equipment.


• Preparation and operation of automated assembly and ancillary equipment.


•  Preparation and operation of Pad Printing and ancillary equipment.


• Preparation and operation of manual assembly and ancillary equipment.


• Troubleshooting day to day manufacturing issues which may impact on efficiencies, safety or quality.


• Completion of quality checks and achieving production quality targets.


• Supplying materials to the operations and equipment in a timely and safe manner.


• Responsible for labeling and packing of components and finished products.


• Operating of Coordinate measuring equipment, and other advanced metrology equipment.


• Operate fully automated and complex computer-controlled systems, including robotic and vision system technology.


• Participate in divisional project team for New Product Introduction and Improvement Projects.


• Resetting equipment as necessary to ensure the manufacture of quality components.


• Team coordination to maximize the effectiveness of all of the team members.


• Documentation of all activities in line with GMP requirements.


• Cross training within the team and training of new members.


• Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems.


• Execution of routine manufacturing documentation, commissioning and validation protocols on an ongoing basis.


• Ensuring compliance with the Quality, Regulatory, GMP requirements and adherence to all policies and relevant legislation.


• Ability to work on own initiative.


• Execute manual assembly and visual inspection as required.


• The Device Technician will organise the following elements of their workload:


• Cross training within the shift and direct training of new team members as required.


• Team management of participation in the continuous improvement activities.


• Self-auditing of shift activities, to ensure excellence of GMP/safety and manufacturing activities.


• Completion of all documentation and manufacturing control system transaction in line with all cGMP and operational requirements.


• Coordination between shift teams to ensure excellence in GMP/safety and manufacturing activities.


• Maintains regular contact with support functions on site, i.e. warehouse, quality, technical support, maintenance, metrology and engineering.


• All of the manufacturing processes and instructions are confidential information.
  EHS Responsibilities


• Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.


• Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.


• Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.


• Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.


• Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.


• Wear PPE as required.


• Ensure adequate resources are in place. 


• Develop training plans for each individual.


• Monitor performance, and complete performance reviews with each individual. 


• Develop a team culture with active participation from all members.


• Direct coaching/training of members as required.

 What you need to apply:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, desirable · or relevant work experience


• Working knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite beneficial. 


• 3rd level education is desired.


• Minimum 1 year of experience in regulated manufacturing environment required. 


• The position requires a moderate level of manual work in the movement of raw materials and finished products. All personnel must be able to accomplish these manual tasks, while wearing appropriate PPE.


• The position requires proven technical skills, to ensure the person can cope with technical demands of the position at all times.


• Requires good knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures and involves working towards general results to achieve organizational needs.


• Adheres to and follows all procedures, policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with cGMP and ISO/FDA regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines.


• Shows a high level of tenacity to ensure closure of issues.


• May be required to support Cross functional teams and cost improvement projects.


• Moulding and Assembly operations for Medical Devices require compliance with cGMP’s at all times. Failure to comply with cGMP’s could lead to failure to pass regulatory/quality audits which could potentially prevent the sale of products from the facility.


• Moulding and assembly operations for Medical Devices require the safe handling of chemicals. Failure to follow the safe work practices could lead to employee exposure to chemicals, resulting in serious health problems.  


• Expected to handle all day-to-day queries, if major problem can refer to Operations Supervisor.   Supervision Received The position will report directly to the shift supervisor who will ensure the goals are defined and resources available to each shift. The shift supervisor and Device Group Leader will provide the following services to the team members as required.