Engineering Technician, Controls

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Ballina​
Department: ​Operations 

Shift: Weekend Shift (3x 12 hour days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 3 additional hours can also be made up on Friday or Monday to make up 39 hours.

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the profitability, continuity and growth of Hollister Inc, by assisting in the continued development and support of the manufacturing processes in the Ballina plant. The main focus of this position will be to work, under the guidance of the Electrical/Controls Engineer in the area of design, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of the electrical & control systems in the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Process Support :- the position will provide specialized technical support in the day-to-day operation of the assigned manufacturing processes, specifically supporting the various control systems. This work will involve troubleshooting problems encountered in the daily operation of the equipment.
• Process Improvements: - the position will identify and implement areas of process improvement, in line with Lean TPI initiatives. The position will lead small teams in achieving these improvements. The role will also provide relevant specialized support for the implementation of machine upgrades performed by Project Engineering.
• Support introduction of new equipment: - the position will liase with Project Engineering and support the implementation of new manufacturing equipment, specifically in the area of Electrical and Controls.
• Support introduction of new products: the position will support the introduction of new products in the assigned area.
• Training: both provide and receive necessary training in order to perform required responsibilities
• Maintenance: provide technical support to maintenance staff to ensure that equipment is properly maintained from a controls perspective
• Safety review – ensure design & implementation of any process change is in compliance with safety standards
• Environmental standards – ensure any work performed adheres to the environmental standards subscribed to by the plant (ISO 14001)

Qualifications:

Academic/Credentials/Certifications          

Fully qualified Electrician and/OR

Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Length of experience

Minimum 4 years experience working in a Controls/PLC manufacturing environment         

Specialized skills/technical knowledge                               

• Solid understanding of PLC systems and programming
• Networking of computers and machines
• Pneumatic systems and schematics
• Electrical drawings / CAD
• Vision systems

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 33967