Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Technician)

​​The Maintenance Technician/Manufacturing Engineering Specialist is responsible for the preventative maintenance schedule of equipment used in production and engineering. This also includes maintaining a database and all related documentation.​

Reporting to: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

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• ​​Maintain and implement the daily and weekly preventative maintenance (PM) schedule for all production equipment.
• ​Maintain the PM documentation and database according to company operating procedures and compliance with Cook Medical quality system.
• ​Carry out set-up manufacturing equipment within the production environment. Record and verify inputs.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance is carried out in a timely manner, which may include liaising with outside agencies, including the setup of such contracts.
• Work with equipment manager on the set-up of new equipment task plans / material lists.
• ​Support with the equipment installation process through Infor EAM.
• Resolving breakdowns in production areas and record in Infor EAM.
• Maintaining adequate stock levels of spare parts and ensure recording of same when used.
• Record hours spent on carrying out maintenance activities.
• ​Review maintenance schedules and tasks plans on an ongoing basis highlighting any areas for improvement.
• Deliver process improvements / continuous improvement activities as required.
• Ability and willingness to interact with various functions to problem solve and address equipment/maintenance issues.
• ​​​Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.
• Provide data, records and information to auditors when required.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production/technical support role is required.
• Production/Technical qualification is preferred.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Knowledge of medical device quality standards/practises or similar regulated industry would be an advantage.
• Willingness to seek out and drive improvement.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills. Highly motivated individual, self-starter with a passion for excellence.
• Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft® Office.
• Proficient in CAD software CREO or similar programs is advantageous.
• Must be a good team player who is capable of working well to tight deadlines.
• High degree of self-motivation.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.

About Cook Limerick  

Cook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996, starting out with labeling and distribution and steadily growing and evolving to include manufacturing, centralised customer support and on to collaborative product development in the Innovation Centre. The Ireland location is our European headquarters and houses our EMEA Support Centre. This location currently employs more than 1000 people and manufactures 10% of Cook’s products for global markets.   

Our employee benefits include:   

• Hybrid Work Model    

• Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme   

• Medical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family   

• Life Assurance and Income Protection cover   

• Educational Assistance    

• Performance related Bonus   

• Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talks   

• Fully equipped gym on site   

• 39-hour week with flexible start & finish times    

• Paid time off to participate in volunteer activities   

• Free parking   

• Subsidised restaurant   

• Sports & Social club