Joseph Mc Cabe
About Joseph Mc Cabe
Joseph Mc Cabe is a Maintenance Technician II at Boston Scientific in Galway, Ireland, with extensive experience in troubleshooting and maintaining medical device manufacturing equipment.
Company
Joseph Mc Cabe is currently employed at Boston Scientific in Galway, Ireland. He holds the position of Maintenance Technician II and has been working there since 2016. Boston Scientific is a global company specializing in medical devices used in interventional medical specialties.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Mc Cabe has an extensive educational background in technology. He achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology from The Open University, studying from 1998 to 2007. Additionally, he obtained a certificate in Telecommunications Technology/Technician from Limerick Institute of Technology from 1981 to 1983 and studied Marine Radar Maintenance at Cork Institute of Technology from 1991 to 1992.
Professional Background
Joseph Mc Cabe has had a diverse career in various technical roles. Before his current role at Boston Scientific, he worked at LotusWorks from 2013 to 2016 as a Maintenance Technician on-site at Boston Scientific in Cork. He also served at Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals from 2003 to 2012 as a Process Equipment Technician/Engineer. Prior to this, he held the position of Technical Supervisor at EMC from 1997 to 2003 and worked as a Radio/Radar Technician in the Naval Service from 1991 to 1997.
Specialized Skills in Maintenance
Joseph Mc Cabe possesses specialized expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining medical device manufacturing and packing machines. He is proficient with PLC systems such as Allen Bradley-compact logix, Siemens Simatic S5-S7, and Wago fieldbus controllers. He has effectively managed spares inventory, liaising directly with vendors to ensure timely delivery and minimal production interruptions.
Technical Contributions
Joseph Mc Cabe has contributed significantly to his teams by mentoring junior technicians and managing contract maintenance personnel. He has performed Installation Qualification (IQ) on printing and scanning equipment and has reviewed preventive maintenance routines to improve equipment availability. His proactive communication with product development teams has facilitated the purchase of critical spares for new equipment.