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Location: Plymouth, DEV
No Remote
Type: Direct Hire
ID: CA168-2739343
Posted: Oct 15, 2024
Leading Medical Technology Company
Engineering Systems Technician / Night shift
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
2 Openings
£30,000 to £34,000 + Bonus + Shift Premium + Pension Match
Shift: Rotating Nights (3 days on and 3 days off)
Hours: 11pm - 11am
The Engineering Technician will play a crucial role in supporting the Process group in addressing technical challenges within our production areas. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to improve processes, mentor Production Technicians, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. This night shift onsite role (11pm - 11am, 3 days on and 3 days off) offers a competitive salary plus a 48% shift premium.
Responsibilities:
* Provide technical expertise and support to Production Technicians in resolving complex machine-related faults.
* Act as a process expert for specific equipment, guiding others and sharing knowledge.
* Mentor Production Technicians, fostering their development in fault diagnosis and technology utilization.
* Utilize technology, including PCs, HMI screens, and MES, for effective fault diagnosis and equipment management.
* Identify and implement improvements to existing equipment, focusing on cost reductions, productivity, quality, and health & safety.
* Assist Project and Process Groups during the installation and start-up of new equipment, contributing to continuous improvement programs.
* Lead small process improvement projects, coordinating relevant skills such as Toolroom, Quality, and Validation.
About you:
* At least a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in a similar high-volume assembly and manufacturing role.
* Proficient IT skills for operating SAP systems to log maintenance, order parts, and diagnose faults using data.
* Strong engineering aptitude with the ability to fault find and resolve technical problems.
* Background in hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electrical, and servo systems is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication skills, with a positive attitude and patience when mentoring and assisting less experienced associates.
Ideal Candidate:
* The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a high volume assembly and manufacturing environment in a similar position.
* Mechanical or Electrical Level 3 Engineering Qualification.
Benefits:
* Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
* Life assurance and critical illness cover
* Private Medical Insurance
* Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month
* Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
* Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
* Subsidized canteen
* Free car parking
* 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)
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Unless noted above, applicants MUST be authorized to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship. US citizens and Green Card holders ONLY. We do not provide relocation assistance for those living outside the continental US. Please only click apply if you meet the specific requirements of the job listing, you are able to work in the location listed, and are comfortable with the salary range indicated above. Thanks for your interest. We look forward to working with you.
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