Grade 3 Senior Maintenance Technician

About the Company

MSR-FSR is an international managed engineering services provider supporting leading organisations in the high-technology sector. We collaborate with major global clients and are recognised for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

We offer structured training, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on large-scale projects across Europe.

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting Grade 3 Senior Maintenance Technician to support our activities in the semiconductor industry.

The Grade 3 Senior Maintenance Technician is a highly experienced technical professional responsible for performing advanced preventative and corrective maintenance, complex fault diagnosis and equipment reliability improvement activities on vacuum pumps, pump integration racks, gas abatement systems and line heater systems.
The role requires a high level of technical competence, independent problem-solving capability and the ability to lead complex maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
In addition to performing hands-on maintenance, the Senior Maintenance Technician will act as a technical reference for the shift team, support the development of less experienced technicians and contribute to improvements in equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness and operational performance.
The position requires a strong commitment to environmental compliance, health and safety, technical standards and accurate maintenance documentation.

Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on vacuum pumps, pump integration racks, gas abatement systems and line heater systems.
- Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex mechanical, electrical and equipment control faults.
- Act as a technical escalation point for difficult or recurring equipment failures.
- Independently assess equipment condition, identify potential failure mechanisms and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Conduct or support root cause analysis investigations and implement measures to prevent repeat equipment failures.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, availability and overall maintenance effectiveness.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to Grade 1 and Grade 2 Maintenance Technicians.
- Support the training, mentoring and technical development of less experienced team members.
- Review and contribute to the development of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides and technical documentation.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with environmental, health and safety requirements, equipment specifications and approved working procedures.
- Promote safe working practices and identify opportunities to improve maintenance safety and risk management.
- Ensure maintenance activities, fault investigations, corrective actions and equipment histories are accurately documented in the relevant maintenance management systems.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, equipment suppliers and other technical support groups to resolve complex equipment issues.
- Support equipment modifications, upgrades, technical evaluations and improvement projects where required.
- Provide clear technical communication and comprehensive shift handovers, particularly for unresolved or high-priority equipment issues.
- Contribute to maintenance performance reviews and initiatives focused on reducing equipment downtime and improving reliability.
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability for the quality, safety and effectiveness of assigned maintenance activities.

Profile, Qualifications & Experience

NFQ Level 6 qualification or higher in a relevant technical discipline, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Maintenance Engineering; and
- Minimum 8 years' relevant experience in an industrial equipment maintenance or technical service role.
- Extensive hands-on experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of complex industrial equipment.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and equipment repair.
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and equipment control systems.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex maintenance activities and technical escalations.
- Experience identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Ability to interpret detailed technical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment specifications and maintenance documentation.
- Strong understanding of industrial environmental, health and safety requirements.
- Experience using computerised maintenance management systems and maintaining accurate technical records.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, organisational and technical leadership skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop less experienced maintenance personnel.
- Ability to work a rotating 12-hour continental shift pattern, including days and nights.

 Desirable Experience

- Extensive maintenance experience within the semiconductor industry.
- Specialist knowledge of vacuum pumps, pump integration racks, gas abatement systems or line heater equipment.
- Experience leading complex equipment troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies, failure analysis and preventative maintenance optimisation.
- Experience supporting equipment upgrades, technical modifications and engineering improvement projects.
- Previous experience acting as a senior technician, technical specialist or maintenance team technical lead.

• Comprehensive technical training program.
• Exposure to advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Opportunities for career growth within an international environment.
• A professional and supportive team.
• Salary: €55,000 – €60,000 per annum, plus shift premium included.
• Shift Pattern: 12-hour continental shifts, including days, nights and weekends.
• Department: Equipment Maintenance / Technical Services.