3 Engineering jobs in Wexford

The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations - they're the ones keeping vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Technician, you'll maintain a wide range of equipment and workspaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices. You'll help to keep your colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. Our RME Technicians boost the availability and quality of our equipment and work to enhance the operational environment too.
Key job responsibilities
- Proactive and preventative maintenance tasks on a wide range of site equipment
- Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse
- Use the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness
- Uphold all health and safety policies and practices
- Support the development and progression of on-site apprentices
- Work on continuous improvement projects and roll out best practices across a range of EU sites
A day in the life
Our RME Technicians are based on-site, so they can respond quickly to any machinery issues. You'll carry out a range of planned preventative maintenance to our sites' equipment to make sure it's working safely. As an RME Technician, you'll also respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating, finding, and implementing solutions as quickly as possible. You'll also make suggestions for long-term improvements.
Working alongside senior colleagues, you'll undertake day-to-day maintenance tasks like painting and plumbing and will liaise with contractors if you need external expertise. You'll work on a range of shifts to make sure our sites are supported around the clock - allowing Amazon to deliver at the speed we're known for.
About the team
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We're a technically minded team, made up of excellent team players and guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. Some of our people are leaders, who oversee the team as they work on exciting technology - some of which only exists at Amazon.
From installing automated packaging systems to overseeing the general maintenance of a site to repairing key distribution equipment, our team handles most aspects of Amazon's technical side. This includes keeping buildings legally compliant, so everyone is safe, and our sites are operating at maximum efficiency. There are lots of opportunities for progression, both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon.
Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime in Amazon's crucial operations sites, so customers get their orders on time. We often work during early or late hours to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption, including night shifts. If we spot a better way to do something, we have the skills and the opportunity to develop and introduce completely new processes or cutting-edge tech like Amazon Robotics and our Complex Item Sorter.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Need to have NFQ6 (Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Engineering) or Solace/Solas level 6 mechanical/ Electrical or Mechatronics.
- Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems.
- Experience fault finding within MHE (Material Handling Equipment)/Automation systems.
- Experience in interpreting both mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Experience of conveyor maintenance, motor controllers/inverters. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications obtained as part of Amazon's Terms of Employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Apprentice Trained, HNC, HND, BSc, BEng
• Experience of high voltage switching.
• Experience of sortation machines.
• Experience of maintaining/configuring bar code scanners.
• Experience of print and apply machines.
• Experience in fault finding on building equipment i.e HVAC, Dock Doors, plumbing and general building maintenance tasks.
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Engineering Manager- Process and Projects We are partnering with a world-leading client in the food and beverage industry. This role is responsible for managing diverse projects, driving process improvements, R&D initiatives, process development, scale-up activities, and providing manufacturing support across the facility. Acting as the process engineering subject matter expert, this position will play a key role in the facility's operations and strategic initiatives, including: Process Safety: Operating within an Upper Tier HSA Seveso establishment, this role is critical in maintaining and enhancing process safety standards. Flavour Manufacturing Expertise: The flavour manufacturing process involves unit operations such as separation, filtration, and blending. Knowledge of these techniques will be essential for ensuring efficient and optimized processes. Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality: With the facility advancing its ambitious Sustainability and Zero Carbon program, this role will contribute significantly by developing innovative approaches to utility usage and energy efficiency in support of processing requirements. Key Responsibilities This role demands a dynamic and adaptable approach, as associates may be required to undertake duties beyond the listed responsibilities depending on evolving business needs. Prepare technical project proposals, including budgets, for inclusion in site capital plans, ensuring feasibility and justification prior to approval submission. Manage project implementation achieving goals on time and within budget while leading multi-disciplinary, cross department project teams using a structured approach to project management with clear reporting on program, cost and issues Manage external engineering consultancy and contracting firms through all phases of large capital project delivery, including scope development, tendering, negotiation, contract award, and performance monitoring. Drive technology transfer projects from other sites within the company. Lead and participate in cross-functional process improvement teams focused on enhancing manufacturing performance in areas such as quality, productivity, and cost optimization. Support R&D, process development, and scale-up activities as required. Provide prompt and effective process support for operations, technical teams, and engineering departments to resolve issues and complete tasks. Collaborate with operations, technical, and engineering teams to identify future process enhancement opportunities and develop capital investment plans with sound business justifications. Oversee Management of Change (MOC) activities, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards for safety, quality, and engineering. Interact with scientific/regulatory personnel from government agencies as required Manage and maintain all relevant engineering documentation, ensuring data is up-to-date and supports company programs while safeguarding proprietary information and assets. Skills and Experience required Degree in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering is essential At least 10+ years' experience in a high tech, large volume, manufacturing environment, typically beverages, pharmaceuticals, food or healthcare Ability to lead capital and/or high-profile projects that involve cross functional teams and to be able to manage large budgets, multiple suppliers and/or team members Demonstrated ability to manage design and construction management contracts in the process industry Ability to use engineering principles to troubleshoot existing area/plant layouts and design, plant equipment, control systems and installation/maintenance issues in an efficient and effective manner Experience and knowledge of the design and development of integrated automation systems, knowledge and skill in selecting instrumentation for process control and standards used in the development of process control systems Knowledge of industry standard installation methods for electrical power Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the techniques and tools to develop/plan manage or execute projects or workplans to ensure successful completion Experience of Capital Projects (specification, design, installation, commissioning, cost control, purchasing, contract, planning & scheduling, risk analysis & avoidance etc) Be fully familiar with all regulatory and Best Practice with respect to Construction, Design & Management, Atex Regulations, Safety, Pressure Regulations, Permit Procedures, Building Regulations, HAZOP, COMAH, Sevesso, Electrical Regulations, etc. Experience of Change Management in relation to delivering Process Safety. Good knowledge of Process Control and Automation of PLC, Device Net, Control Net, Ethernet and related equipment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent planning, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, with ability to manage and prioritise multiple conflicting demands Skills: Food and Beverage Engineering Management Project Management