Experienced Manufacturing Technician

Job Description:

Intel Ireland is a leading centre for semiconductor manufacturing and technology development, producing advanced process technologies that enable Intel products used around the world. Our teams work in a highly automated, high-volume manufacturing environment, focused on safety, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

This is a shift-based role. Candidates must be able to work on a monthly rotating shift pattern. Exact shift details will be shared during the interview stage.

Responsibilities/What you’ll do:

As an Experienced Manufacturing Technician at Intel Ireland, you will support wafer manufacturing operations in a high-volume semiconductor environment. You will bring strong technical capability in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support, while helping to maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing performance.

In this role, you will:

• Perform functions associated with all aspects of wafer production, including manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and process-related activities.
• Support equipment operation within the manufacturing area to meet safety, quality, output, and cost targets.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, complete repairs, and support defect reduction activities.
• Use technical manuals, specifications, drawings, diagrams, schematics, and verbal instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques and use appropriate tools and test equipment to address production and equipment challenges.
• Support installation, repair, operation, and performance improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Help drive operational and maintenance improvements within your assigned area.
• Contribute to a team culture focused on inclusion, diversity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support business needs that may require travel on assignment for varying durations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must have a relevant technical qualification in an approved Science or Engineering discipline which would include but not exclusively:

• A National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 6,Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in a technical discipline, or a recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing, or Instrumentation.
• 4+ years of experience in technical, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, or medical device manufacturing.
• 4+ years of hands-on preventative and corrective maintenance experience in a regulated environment.
• 4+ years of experience in electronics, equipment troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation in a regulated environment.

In addition, viable candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing business needs.
• A proactive approach to driving operational and maintenance improvements.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, and positive cultural change within the team.
• The ability to work on a monthly rotating shift pattern.

Preferred Experience:

The following would be an advantage:

• Hands-on maintenance experience with semiconductor equipment.
• Experience influencing the creation of new specifications, procedures, and business processes related to equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of process control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting using schematics and complex diagrams.
• Experience establishing and supporting a work environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing disciplines, including high precision maintenance and smart place work organization.
• Experience maintaining vacuum systems, precision mechanical equipment, or RF systems