KOSTAL IRELAND GmbH, is a global manufacturing business which manufactures electronic devices for the automotive industry. With over 700+ highly skilled people on our team here in Ireland, located in Abbeyfeale in Limerick and Mallow in Cork.
As a family-owned company now in the hands of the fourth generation, we understand the importance of the right balance between work, family and leisure. We expect performance, passion and a high level of commitment, but as a KOSTAL employee you are always be part of a big family in which values like fairness and integrity are very important. Our Employees will have a particular mind-set focused on customer satisfaction and quality. Performance is rewarded at KOSTAL. In return we offer a highly competitive package in tandem with personal development opportunities in a challenging and encouraging environment.
Responsibility for overall maintenance of equipment.
Test Maintenance Technicians
Minimum certificate in engineering discipline or equivalent relevant qualification (NFQ Level 6). The role is to maintain test equipment, troubleshoot hardware and software for test platforms like AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection), ICT (In Circuit Test), functional test, automatic assembly and automatic packing and implement process improvements. The Technician is fully responsible to support the production / manufacturing area in order to meet productivity and efficiency targets.
Key responsibilities:-
Responsibility for overall maintenance of equipment.
- Preventative maintenance and monitoring of machines.
- Maximisation of machine up time and utilisation.
- To become familiar with all aspects of new equipment / technology including production processes.
- To carry out changeover of machines in line with production schedules and new product builds.
- Review machines / area on an ongoing basis, with a view to possible improvements.
- Responsibility for environmental issues within your area.
Experience:-
Experience in Electronic Manufacturing
Experience in high volume automation & PLC systems
Fault finding experience
Qualifications:-
Cert/Diploma in Engineering (NFQ Level 6 or 7)
Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronic
Knowledge & Skills:-
Knowledge of field bus protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet)
Systematic approach to fault finding & process improvements
Process capability including 6 sigma approach & Measurement systems CMK / CpK
Effective documentation & reporting skills
Shift Pattern:
3x12hr shifts, rotating between days and nights, Monday - Wednesday and Thursday - Saturday. A 25% shift premium applies while working this shift pattern.
Benefits:
We are KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany which develops and manufactures technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products. We employ approximately 20.000 people at 46 locations in 21 countries, offering flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused service.
The KOSTAL Group is divided into different Business Divisions: Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors and Test Technology (SOMA):
The division KOSTAL Automotive Electrical Systems is responsible for the development, production and distribution of components, modules and systems for the electrical, electronic and mechatronic technology in car bodies.
The Industrial Electronics division, develops innovative products for renewable energy generation and efficient energy use.
KOSTAL Connectors operates all over the world to develop, manufacture and distribute innovative connector systems for automotive and industrial applications.
Test Technology (SOMA) develops, manufactures and distributes test and automation systems for specific industries and products.
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