[ref. d15692804] Senior Equipment Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Equipment Engineer to support a major manufacturing expansion for our pharmaceutical client in Dublin. This role will focus on the engineering implementation and operational setup of new syringe filling, inspection, washing, and formulation systems within a sterile fill-finish environment.

• Support all engineering and equipment activities for the installation and startup of syringe filling, inspection, washing, and formulation systems.
• Lead and participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and qualification phases to ensure equipment readiness for GMP manufacturing.
• Coordinate equipment setup, calibration, and functional testing, ensuring alignment with site engineering and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, PD, and Global Engineering to ensure seamless integration of new systems.
• Support change control, validation, and documentation activities in compliance with cGMP and site procedures.
• Contribute to the development of preventive maintenance and calibration programs for new equipment.
• Provide technical troubleshooting during installation and startup, ensuring timely resolution of engineering issues.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including specifications, FAT/SAT protocols, and handover packages.
• Work flexibly, including extended days or two-cycle shift coverage during critical commissioning and qualification phases.

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 4+ years' experience in a GMP manufacturing or project engineering role within the biopharmaceutical or sterile fill-finish sector.
• Demonstrated experience with syringe filling, inspection, or formulation systems.
• Proven capability in equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory, and quality systems.
• Hands-on experience managing FATs, SATs, and vendor interactions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a small project team and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Flexibility to support on-site and extended-hour work during key project milestones.