The Clinical Engineering Technicians manufacture high-quality wheelchair special seating supports. They work in partnership with Special Seating Clinicians and under the supervision of senior technical staff. Clinical Engineering Technicians contribute to ongoing transition from traditional manufacturing methods to advanced scanning & digital production methods (CNC milling/3D printing).

Clinical Engineering Technicians perform a frontline role, interacting directly with wheelchair users and their families. They transform product concepts into finished products, which are then delivered to the end-user. Devices must conform to regulatory requirements & departmental work procedures, and be produced in the most efficient & productive manner possible. 

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate good planning and organisational skills. The Clinical Engineering Technician puts the people who use our services at the centre of what they do - completing production jobs efficiently and within agreed timescales. 

The Clinical Engineering Technician produces devices to a high standard in the most productive & efficient way possible.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
•    Product design
•    Product manufacture
•    Quality Management
•    Participation in clinical appointments
•    Product repairs
•    Stock management  

The successful candidate will have

•    NFQ Level 7 qualification in a relevant field of engineering, or NFQ Level 6 qualification in manufacturing, metal fabrication, toolmaking, carpentry or equivalent with a significant level of appropriate experience. This position is open to experienced Clinical Engineering Technicians / Registered Clinical Technologists. (Applicants with less experience are also encouraged to apply, and may be considered with modified job description & pay scale).
•    It is critically important for the post-holder to be able to demonstrate their productivity & efficiency levels on an ongoing basis. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate this capacity.
•    Workshop & machine tools training, and manufacturing workshop experience to include experience using machine tools and handheld power tools. A practical test will form part of the recruitment process.
•    Understanding of, and commitment to adhere to, line management structure and willingness to adhere to organisational policies & procedures
•    Ability to demonstrate effectiveness of verbal & written communication skills, illustrating two-way communications in relation to challenging situations
•    Ability to provide examples demonstrating the capacity to deliver high-quality results where attention to detail is a key component of the work
•    Demonstrable technical competence – a hands-on practical assessment will form part of the selection process
•    Flexibility, and a demonstrable ability to work efficiently - both on own initiative and as part of a team
•    Experience in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
•    Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
•    Experience of adherence to daily or weekly reporting obligations 
•    Proven track record in problem-solving
•    Full, clean driving licence

•    Demonstrable experience of contributing to service improvement initiatives in previous roles
•    Understanding of work in the disability sector and of the role of Enable Ireland & SeatTech
•    Experience of assisting in the ongoing professional formation of other staff members
•    Experience in the design or development of CAD/CAM techniques, specifically CNC 
•    Eligibility to be registered as ‘Engineering Technician’ with Engineers Ireland 
•    Experience of using CAD/CAM techniques to assist in production processes
•    Biomedical Engineering or equivalent qualification to NFQ Level 8
•    Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional formation
•    Understanding of the intricacies of interdisciplinary work 
•    Training & experience in clinical/biomedical applications
•    Capacity to negotiate solutions within a team setting
•    Stock management experience

If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today.
 

As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
• Excellent training opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Long service reward scheme
• Pay adjusted Maternity Leave
• Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave
• Pay adjusted Paternity Leave
• Wellbeing benefits
• Pension

For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here or search: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits

What now?

Applications must be made on the Enable Ireland application form only. CVs will not be accepted.

To apply, please download the job description, person specification and application form below and forward completed applications to John Tiernan by email: Seattech@enableireland.ie

Closing date for applications:    Wednesday 31st May 2023

A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months.

•    The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant.
•    Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
•    Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community.
•    The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment.
•    Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy