Process Technician III

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance 

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. 

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow 

We are seeking a Process Technician S3 on a permanent basis to join our team in our Clonmel site. The shift for this position is 2 cycle shift Days & Evenings.

Job Purpose: 

We are recruiting an Injection Moulding Technician to support the manufacture of high-precision components using FANUC and Engel machines. This will include Mould set-up, processing, maintenance of Moulds and peripheral equipment. You will set up, run, and troubleshoot processes across both thermoplastic polymer and silicone materials, ensuring output meets strict quality and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor FANUC and Engel machines for the Moulding of components.
• Perform safe and efficient start-ups, shutdowns, purging, and product changeovers (Moulds, material swaps, parameter resets, line clearance).
• Adjust and control key process settings (e.g., temperatures, pressures, speeds, clamp/shot settings where applicable, vacuum/cooling, cure/heat profiles).
• Maintain dimensional and visual quality through in-process inspections using calibrated gauges and inspection standards.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment/process issues (alarms, yield, dimensional conformity, voids & defects).
• Complete batch records, traceability documentation, and equipment logs accurately and on time.

• Work closely with Quality/Engineering on nonconformance investigations, NCEP, CAPA, process trials, and validation support (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• General maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of equipment, Examples: Moulding machines, Moulds, Dryers and Chillers, recording of all work orders in plant CMMS.

• Work in compliance with the site Safe Systems of Work including permitting, LOTO, isolations and safety documentation review.
• Work Collaboratively with Operations, Quality, EHS and other departments.
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

Requirements:

• NFQ Level 7 in Moulding or relevant discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience, ideally within Medical Devices or a similar industry.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic drawings would be an advantage.
• Experience of working on & maintaining Electrical and Mechanical equipment within a regulated industry.
• Experience with SAP based Computerised Maintenance Management System and electronic Maintenance Request Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational ability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen. 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you! 

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers 

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com