Advanced Technician, Process/Manufacturing Engineering (Night Shift)

Bring more to life. 

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?  

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.   

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

The Advanced Technician, Process/Manufacturing Engineering (Night Shift) is responsible for minimizing downtime on equipment, through fast response, effective root cause analysis and good problem-solving techniques, provide engineering support to Production to ensure that hourly targets are met by completing maintenance work and performing Equipment problem resolution.

This position reports to the Production Supervisor and is part of the AU Fillpack Operations team located in our site in O’Callaghan’s Mill, Co. Clare and will be an on-site role.  

Hours of Work:

Monday to Thursday 00:00 to 08:00am.

Friday 22:00pm to 05:00am.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work as part of a cross-functional team in a production support role and make a difference to productivity by reducing the impact of downtime on production lines through identification and implementation of permanent fixes to repeat downtime issues.

• Be data driven, in the investigation of recurring equipment issues and be Proficient in root causing electrical issues from 24v DC up to 3 Phase supply.

• Liaise with Production Supervisor and Production Coordinators/ Senior Engineer to understand equipment down priorities.

• Apply DBS Tolls (Lean techniques) towards the continuous improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.

• Generation of shift handovers and keeping of accurate records and handle issues related to Environmental, Health and Safety. Ensure compliance to all standards.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Technical degree or diploma and 5 - 7 years maintenance experience in a highly automated industrial environment.

  Candidates who do not fully meet the stated academic qualifications may still be considered where they can demonstrate substantial and relevant professional experience, subject to internal review and approval, evidencing equivalent knowledge and competencies gained through practical application

• Previous experience in some of the following: pneumatics; instrumentation; hydraulics; Vision systems.

• Quality assurance, cGMP / FDA QSR / ISO regulations      

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• A good knowledge of electronics and software-controlled systems.

• Strong structured / logical problem solving skills.

• PLC programming & proficient in electrical control systems.

• Mechanical and Pneumatic production line systems. 

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: 

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to reasonable production standards.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.