This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively manage change, develop high-performing teams, and partner with operational stakeholders to deliver sustainable reliability improvements and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Development
Lead, coach, and develop a 4 Cycle Shift team of maintenance technicians
Create a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Conduct performance management, talent development, succession planning, and skills assessments with structured training plans
Foster employee engagement through effective communication, coaching, mentoring, and recognition
Champion site-wide change management initiatives and support business transformation projects
Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams
Collaborate with Production Engineering on COGS and reliability projects
Technical Skills in Automation, Robotics & Vision Systems
Provide technical leadership for automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networks, and control systems
Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations of complex automation and control system failures
Support the optimization and continuous improvement of robotic systems, automated material handling equipment, and manufacturing automation platforms.
Oversee maintenance and performance improvements of machine vision and inspection systems
Ensure robust control system backup, cybersecurity, change control, and documentation processes are maintained
Support automation upgrades, retrofits, and capital investment projects
Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance
Lead preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
Provide expertise in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electromechanical systems
Ensure maintenance work is planned and executed to maximize equipment availability
Coordinate major shutdown activities, equipment installations and project activities
Ensure effective spare parts management and critical strategies are implemented
Promote maintenance best practices and standardization across the shifts
Reliability Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Drive a reliability-centred maintenance strategy focused on equipment lifecycle management and performance optimization
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives
Develop predictive maintenance programs utilizing condition monitoring and asset health assessment techniques
Analyse maintenance and operational data to identify opportunities for reliability improvement
Establish and monitor key reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and asset availability
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve equipment performance
Drive a culture of proactive maintenance and defect elimination
Change Management & Innovation
Lead and support organizational and technical change initiatives
Promote innovation and adoption of new technologies that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance
Manage equipment modifications and engineering changes through structured change management processes
Support digital transformation initiatives including smart maintenance technologies and data-driven decision-making
Identify opportunities for automation enhancements and process optimization
Health, Safety & Compliance
Promote an uncompromising safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements
Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements
Conduct risk assessments, permit reviews, and safety audits as required
Support compliance audits and ensure maintenance documentation is accurate and up to date
Ensure machine safety standards and safeguarding requirements are maintained across all equipment
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Technical Knowledge
Strong electrical engineering and industrial automation maintenance knowledge
Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting expertise
Experience supporting robotics, automated manufacturing systems, and material handling equipment.
Knowledge of machine vision systems and automated inspection technologies.
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, Beckhoff, or equivalent).
Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles and maintenance strategies.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) (PEMAC)
Leadership Competencies
Proven people leadership and team development experience
Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills
Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive organizational transformation
Ability to build and sustain high-performing teams
Reliability & Continuous Improvement Competencies
Reliability Cantered Maintenance (RCM)
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Asset Lifecycle Management
Predictive & Preventive Maintenance Methodologies
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Continuous Improvement Techniques
Data Analysis and KPI Management
Operational Excellence Practices
Qualifications
Essential
Degree, Higher Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related discipline
Relevant engineering or technical certification
Desirable
Professional Reliability Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Project Management qualification
Change Management certification
Robotics and Automation certifications
Experience
Minimum 5-10 years' experience in maintenance engineering, automation, reliability engineering, or industrial operations
Demonstrated & proven experience leading maintenance and engineering teams
Experience working in highly automated manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceutical, data centre, or industrial environments
Proven track record of delivering measurable reliability improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience managing automation, robotics, vision systems, and complex industrial assets
Experience leading change management and transformation programmes
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Equipment Availability uptime >95%
Asset Reliability
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Preventive Maintenance Completion Rate 100%
Unplanned Downtime Reduction <5%
Reliability Improvement Projects Delivered
Safety Performance Metrics
Team Engagement & Development
Continuous Improvement Savings
Change Management Success Rate
Core Values & Behaviours
Safety First
Leadership Through Influence
Accountability & Ownership
Customer Focus
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Technical Excellence
Collaboration & Teamwork
Integrity & Respect
Reliability Mindset
Growth & Development Focus
Role Location: Athlone, Ireland
Remuneration
Salary - €high-reaching dependent on skills and experience plus excellent benefits package.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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