Quality/Failure Analysis Engineer (Vacuum Technology)

Location: On-site at the Service Technology Centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland

Company

hirify.global Group's Edwards Semiconductor Service Division provides vacuum technology and semiconductor service solutions.

What you will do

• Conduct failure identification, root cause analysis, detailed investigations, and reporting for products across the EMEA region.
• Drive reductions in defective components, process inefficiencies, and warranty expenses through quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Support compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and Vacuum Technique quality standards.
• Lead or support corrective actions, FRACAS activities, PFMEA reviews, calibration processes, and audit follow-up.
• Coordinate Service Information Bulletins, Standard Operating Procedures, Global Service Group updates, training rollouts, and documentation improvements.
• Use SAP, field information, warranty test stands, and analytical reports to identify failure modes and improve vacuum pump product lifecycles.

Requirements

• Degree- or HND-level qualification in engineering or a quality discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Service Technology Centre or field service within the vacuum or abatement industries.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001:2015 quality management systems, continuous improvement, quality tools, and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with manufacturing operations, preferably mechanical or electrical processes, plus validation, verification, calibration, and mechanical measurement techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and standard operating procedures, resolve complex quality issues, and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English is required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Power BI, Minitab, or JMP.
• Experience with Quality Function Deployment and customer-driven quality standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Workplace culture based on trust, accountability, mutual respect, and collaboration.
• Professional development through tailored training, certifications, and career progression pathways.
• Access to advanced vacuum technology supporting semiconductor solutions.
• Competitive remuneration package and workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible work options where feasible, employee assistance programs, and supportive leadership.