As a medical device company, we help people in a truly tangible way. We are one of the most modern electronics factories, which gives us the opportunity to develop and build a career working with the latest technologies. The knowledge and skills you'll gain here are unique, and you'll find new challenges and endless opportunities along the way. Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.   Automation Engineer   OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:   To grow Sanmina Fermoy’s Automation capabilities to win new revenue through offering cost effective and competitive assembly options. Support Business development team to win new business in product development space. Project Manage when required new product development/introduction projects Manage the development of Automation systems for new and existing products Work with customers and potential customers to promote Sanmina Fermoy in the area of Automation for improved manufacturing Provide technical reports/proposals and simulations for production lines Work closely with Corporate Design team on product options for Fermoy Support customer visits. Provide customer support through direct involvement on Customer Focus Teams Ensure the smooth introduction of new products in a high volume production environment Ability to apply and implement concepts of Lean Manufacturing. Enhancing and showcasing the site's automation capabilities by keeping up to date on latest technologies and introducing these technologies to Fermoy where applicable.  Lead new automation projects from development of URS, sourcing integration partners, development builds to full production Build relationships with other sites in relation to Automation initiatives and best practices  Work with all departments on improvement initiatives and supporting new business opportunities. Support Engineering Builds. Provide DFM on New Product Developments Support problem solving and issue resolution on existing lines in support of Manufacturing as and when required   PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS    ESSENTIAL:      NFQ Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics or automation related discipline) 3/5 years experience in a similar design/project management engineering role in manufacturing or equipment build environment Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills Experience in Design for Manufacturing Good communication and influencing skills Customer facing experience.     DESIRABLE:            Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills Good communication and influencing skills Good knowledge an advantage with regard to the following areas: PLC programming, Pneumatics, Robotics, Product assembly techniques ,Label Applicators, Laser Marking, Tooling Design (pallets, robot grippers, nests etc..). 6-sigma green belt Lean practice implementation Excellent communication and negotiation skills Project Management Qualification