(SMT) Process Technician II

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance 

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. 

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow 

We are seeking a SMT Process Technician II on a permanent basis to join our team in the Clonmel site. The shift for this position will include night shift.

Job Purpose: 

As an SMT Technician, you will play a key role in supporting, optimizing, and troubleshooting our SMT manufacturing processes. You’ll work hands-on with industry-leading equipment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and perform tooling/fixturing qualifications, preventative and unscheduled maintenance, and calibration for SMT equipment, including:
• Siemens ASM pick-and-place machines
• Heller reflow ovens
• DEK screen printers
• CyberOptics AOI systems
• Koh Young and CyberOptics SPI systems
• Asys laser marking and excise systems
• Nordson dispense systems
• Provide daily technical support to sustain and improve SMT manufacturing operations, troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, root cause analysis) to resolve process and equipment challenges.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to develop, standardize, and enhance SMT production methods and procedures.
• Represent the SMT team in production and cross-site meetings, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform routine and non-routine technical assignments using established methods.
• Work closely with quality, engineering, and operations teams to drive improvements in product quality and process efficiency.
• Maintain proficiency with SMT equipment user interfaces and software controls.

Education & Experience: 

• Minimum Higher Certificate NFQ Level 6 qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in SMT manufacturing or a similar high-volume electronics production environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills and experience working within a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in maintenance and calibration for SMT equipment.
• Hands-on experience with the SMT technologies listed above.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen. 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you! 

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers 

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com