Electrician- Evening Shift

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Merit Medical strives to find the best talent and continuously improve its employee experience through engagement and development, which ensures company success, growth, and attractiveness. At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

The successful candidate will utilize their technical skills in the generation and development of medical device products and process technologies

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Electrical breakdown support to assigned production lines ensuring products manufactured conform to quality standards and specifications.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance Procedures on production equipment. Where necessary, update existing procedures in line with our continuous improvement projects.
• Main point of contact for Electrical/Pneumatic troubleshooting on evening Shift  Working as part of a team to identify and resolve systematic equipment issues.
• Reporting directly to Maintenance manager.
• Participate in cross functional process improvement initiatives.
• Identify, gain approval and complete continuous improvement projects. 
• Effectively communicate line issues and offer solutions.
• Prioritise issues in conjunction with production group.
• Presents and implements solutions to equipment related issues.
• Installation and modification of equipment and fixtures.
• Seeks technical advice from engineers or supervisor for complex problems.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as required.
•  The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing business requirements and priorities

Qualifications/Experience:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline is desirable.
•  Electrical trade qualification is an essential requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience would be highly desirable.
• Ability to work well as a team member and on own initiative.  
• Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment.
• Experience of automation is essential.
• Excellent Problem Solving with a proven track history.  
• Industrial manufacturing experience would also be an advantage.
• Proven track record in solving complex issues on bespoke equipment.
• Familiarisation with OEE hardware/software would be an advantage.
• Experience in Facilities Plant Equipment and systems would be desirable.

Key Benefits

• Attractive Salary package

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan

• Health Insurance Cover

• Life assurance

• Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Recognition scheme

• Free Parking

• Educational assistance

• Internal training courses

• Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service

• Active Sports and Social Club

We are Global

Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993. Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution.

Medtech Company of the Year Winner

Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are exceling in the MedTech industry.

People Development

At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees! We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career!

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite! We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.