About the role

Equipment Technician

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help our patients see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

We are currently recruiting for an Equipment technician in an 12-month contract role to support our engineering department in Cork. The main responsibility of this role is the maintenance and troubleshooting of existing and new automation. A typical day to day, would include:

Provide first response technical support to automated equipment.
Responsible for defining maintenance and troubleshooting procedures of new equipment introduced to site.

Assist Engineering in the installation and implementation of new equipment. Responsible for the provision of equipment training to the wider engineering team.
Daily reporting into Engineering on all activities and highlighting concerns early.
Responsible for investigating and documenting process issues and report to Engineering all findings and solutions.
Support safety risk assessments for any new equipment introduced.
Ensure continual Quality System compliance by adherence to established and evolving Alcon QS requirements.
Assigned work adheres to H&S and environmental requirements.
Order and maintain stocks of spares and components.
Carry out modifications and upgrades.

What you’ll bring to the role:

A minimum Level 7 qualification in an Engineering or Technical discipline
Strong technical ability and automation experience would be preferred.
Ability to trouble-shoot equipment issues.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Good problem-solving skills
Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards.

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Aplyr's read

Alcon leads the eye care industry, focusing on innovative surgical and vision care products, attracting professionals passionate about advancing ocular health.
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What's promising

•Alcon is a global leader in eye care, providing stability and industry influence.
•The company invests in cutting-edge technology for surgical and vision care products.
•Alcon offers diverse roles, from technical operations to sales, indicating a broad scope of opportunities.

What to watch

•The medical device industry is highly regulated, potentially impacting product development timelines.
•Alcon faces strong competition from other major healthcare companies.
•Limited public information about employee satisfaction and internal culture.

Why Alcon

•Alcon specializes exclusively in eye care, setting it apart from broader healthcare companies.
•The company has a strong focus on both surgical and vision care products.
•Alcon's global presence provides international career opportunities for employees.

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