Experienced Manufacturing Technician (Semiconductor)

Location: On-site in Leixlip, Ireland. The role follows a monthly rotating shift pattern and may require travel on assignment for varying durations.

Salary: €39,800–€62,200 annual base salary, with possible additional pay components, shift differentials, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global Ireland operates a highly automated, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and technology development centre within hirify.global Foundry's worldwide factory network.

What you will do

• Support wafer production, manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and process-related activities.
• Operate, install, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment while meeting safety, quality, output, and cost targets.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, complete repairs, and support defect reduction activities.
• Use technical documentation, schematics, test equipment, and structured problem-solving methods to resolve production challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.

Requirements

• Relevant NFQ Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in a Science or Engineering discipline, or a recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing, or Instrumentation.
• At least 4 years of experience in technical, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, or medical device manufacturing.
• At least 4 years of hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance experience in a regulated environment.
• At least 4 years of experience with electronics, equipment troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and effective prioritisation in a diverse team.
• Ability to work on a monthly rotating shift pattern and on-site in Leixlip, Ireland.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience maintaining semiconductor equipment.
• Knowledge of process control systems, lean manufacturing, high-precision maintenance, and smart place work organisation.
• Experience troubleshooting complex schematics and diagrams or creating equipment maintenance specifications and procedures.
• Experience maintaining vacuum systems, precision mechanical equipment, or RF systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a safety-focused, inclusive, diverse, and accountable manufacturing environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Receive a compensation package that may include shift differentials and additional benefits.
• Work as part of a worldwide semiconductor manufacturing network supporting advanced process and packaging technologies.