Facilities Electrician Manufacturing jobs at West Pharma in Ireland, Dublin

Note: This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety. This individual will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution of projects and communicating project status to targeted timelines. This individual will also manage/assist in facility expansion/modifications.

• Support development of new technology, existing technology and existing production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety.
• Develop, execute and document project assignments in compliance with committed timelines and project goals, and per established governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.
• Develop and maintain required validation and project management documents.
• Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management
• Perform design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, etc. as needed for projects and/or plant layouts.
• Develop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair of all automation.
• Evaluate and maintain proper machine safeties to ensure employees are protected when operating any piece of automation.
• Ensure automation lines are meeting their targeted output and OEE by analyzing production data.
• Maintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of all automation.
• Provide timely notification to shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and down time issues.
• Interfaces daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Automation includes – assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end of arms, separators and test equipment. Any other equipment assigned by management.

• Associate's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject required or
• Bachelor's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject preferred

• Minimum 3 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required
• Minimum 3 years Experience in supporting technical project management preferred

• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards

• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.

Manages the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities in operation. Liaises with external contractors for the maintenance and repair of same. The Facilities Maintenance Technician is also responsible for running and maintaining the preventative maintenance system to pre-determined guidelines. Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager.

• Responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment in the facilities department, compiling standard specifications /procedures for each item and monitoring all existing plant to standard specifications.
• The above equipment will include AHU’s, chillers, compressors, dryers and electrical systems.
• Responsible for specifying and purchasing the most suitable equipment spares and in conjunction with the procurement department negotiating the best deal.
• Establishes relationships with the customers and suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.
• Attends internal meetings to help establish priorities and assign tasks.
• Solves, in conjunction with the Quality department, customer related problems/issues as needed.
• Ensures works and related work-orders are processed in full via SAP.
• In conjunction with approved vendors, research new processes and/or systems for maintenance/manufacture of equipment and implement new processes and systems as developed under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate the development of documentation in the facilities areas in line with ISO9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 requirements, and review the systems with appropriate personnel and the Quality department on a regular basis to ensure conformance to same.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.

Time served Electrician - Advanced level 6 trade certificate qualification.

• A minimum of 3+ years post experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

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• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic schematic diagrams - Essential.
• Previous experience in CMMS with ability to navigate competently.
• Previous experience working on technically challenging applications would be an advantage (i.e.) medical, Pharma, tight tolerance work.
• Experience of working in a GMP environment - clean rooms, MALs, PALs, gown-ups, labs, plenums related to equipment servicing such.
• Ability to interact with suppliers, customers and external contractors.
• Previous experience in facilities maintenance would be a great advantage.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
• Must be able to deal with all levels of employees and work across various departments.
• Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments.
• Establishes relationships with the customers and Equipment/ Raw Material suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.

Supports manufacturing projects and contributes to the development and implementation of the business manufacturing strategy. Responsible for the implementation of manufacturing solutions to meet the requirements of customers’ product introductions. Reports directly to the Senior Automation Engineer.

• Support equipment process and product introduction projects
• Work on the implementation of the manufacturing strategy to meet customer and Tech Group Europe needs.
• Participate in project teams, identifying deliverables, time and cost, setting priorities and reporting to meet the needs of the business and the customer.
• Supports Tech Group Europe’s relationships with the customers and equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, product development, manufacturing process development, continuous improvement and on-going business development.
• Work with equipment suppliers ensuring delivery meets specification, cost and time.
• Ensure that equipment meets the regulatory requirements of the business. Validation, health and safety etc.
• Support the installation of equipment with appropriate training and hand over to operations
• Work with all departments across the business to ensure that processes meet their requirements.
• Identify, specify and introduce manufacturing methods and opportunities into the company
• Assist with the training and development of personnel in Tech Group Europe on processes or systems introduced to the company.
• Ensure that the procedures and systems are in place to facilitate the introduction of processes and equipment.
• Carry out maintenance of equipment where needed
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

• Minimum Level 6 in engineering discipline

• Minimum 2 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required
• Minimum 2 years Experience in supporting technical project management preferred

• Must have knowledge in computer systems, word processing and spreadsheets, and ideally in integrated manufacturing systems, Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC’s,Motion and Machine Control Systems.
• Must have knowledge of Robotics, Cognex Vision Systems, Barcode Scanning & RFID Automatic Identification and Data Capture used in High Volume Manufacturing.
• Preferably have a knowledge of Industrial Networks (Ethernet IP,Control Net & Profibus) and has worked on an MES system. Must have a good understanding of Manufacturing Automation, and ideally in Machine design, Development and Validation Process.
• Preferably worked in either the Medical, Packaging or technological industries with a good understanding of the regulatory requirements.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to travel as required by the position.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
• Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments and levels of employees.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards

• This is a 4 cycle 24/7 shift role.

Note: This is a
12 month fixed term contract.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety. This individual will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution of projects and communicating project status to targeted timelines. This individual will also manage/assist in facility expansion/modifications.

• Support development of new technology, existing technology and existing production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety.
• Develop, execute and document project assignments in compliance with committed timelines and project goals, and per established governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.
• Develop and maintain required validation and project management documents.
• Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management
• Perform design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, etc. as needed for projects and/or plant layouts.
• Develop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair of all automation.
• Evaluate and maintain proper machine safeties to ensure employees are protected when operating any piece of automation.
• Ensure automation lines are meeting their targeted output and OEE by analyzing production data.
• Maintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of all automation.
• Provide timely notification to shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and down time issues.
• Interfaces daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Automation includes – assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end of arms, separators and test equipment. Any other equipment assigned by management.

• Associate's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject required or
• Bachelor's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject preferred

• Minimum 3 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required
• Minimum 3 years Experience in supporting technical project management preferred

• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards

• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.

NOTE: THIS IS A FIXED-TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 2026

Supports manufacturing projects and contributes to the development and implementation of the business manufacturing strategy. Responsible for the implementation of manufacturing solutions to meet the requirements of customers’ product introductions. Reports directly to the Senior Automation Engineer.

• Support equipment process and product introduction projects
• Work on the implementation of the manufacturing strategy to meet customer and Tech Group Europe needs.
• Participate in project teams, identifying deliverables, time and cost, setting priorities and reporting to meet the needs of the business and the customer.
• Supports Tech Group Europe’s relationships with the customers and equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, product development, manufacturing process development, continuous improvement and on-going business development.
• Work with equipment suppliers ensuring delivery meets specification, cost and time.
• Ensure that equipment meets the regulatory requirements of the business. Validation, health and safety etc.
• Support the installation of equipment with appropriate training and hand over to operations
• Work with all departments across the business to ensure that processes meet their requirements.
• Identify, specify and introduce manufacturing methods and opportunities into the company
• Assist with the training and development of personnel in Tech Group Europe on processes or systems introduced to the company.
• Ensure that the procedures and systems are in place to facilitate the introduction of processes and equipment.
• Carry out maintenance of equipment where needed
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

• Minimum Level 6 in engineering discipline

• Minimum 2 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required
• Minimum 2 years Experience in supporting technical project management preferred

• Must have knowledge in computer systems, word processing and spreadsheets, and ideally in integrated manufacturing systems, Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC’s,Motion and Machine Control Systems.
• Must have knowledge of Robotics, Cognex Vision Systems, Barcode Scanning & RFID Automatic Identification and Data Capture used in High Volume Manufacturing.
• Preferably have a knowledge of Industrial Networks (Ethernet IP,Control Net & Profibus) and has worked on an MES system. Must have a good understanding of Manufacturing Automation, and ideally in Machine design, Development and Validation Process.
• Preferably worked in either the Medical, Packaging or technological industries with a good understanding of the regulatory requirements.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to travel as required by the position.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
• Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments and levels of employees.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards

• This is a 4 cycle 24/7 shift role.

Perform a wide variety of electrical activities on various pieces of plant & equipment to maintain safe operations of equipment while maintaining production goals and quality standards. Knowledge in the field of mechanical resolution will also be required in your day to day role. Other responsibilities include sourcing parts for obsoleted parts and ordering them, documenting all the maintenance activities performed, PM's, installation, and validations of equipment where applicable. Will support and help other groups like Process, QA and Maintenance in resolving problems, improvements, investigations etc. In this role you will Service/maintain all plant & equipment site wide. Ability to work from schematics, sketches to include verbal, or written instructions. In addition to your regular day-to-day duties outlined in your job description; the working lead will act as the "go to" person ensuring tasks are delegated and completed. Communicating with area managers/supervisors, and following up with all correspondence to ensure smooth operation

• Responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment in the facilities department, compiling standard specifications /procedures for each item and monitoring all existing plant to standard specifications.
• The above equipment will include AHU’s, chillers, compressors, dryers and electrical systems.
• Responsible for specifying and purchasing the most suitable equipment spares and in conjunction with the procurement department negotiating the best deal.
• Establishes relationships with the customers and suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.
• Attends internal meetings to help establish priorities and assign tasks.
• Solves, in conjunction with the Quality department, customer related problems/issues as needed.
• Ensures works and related work-orders are processed in full via SAP.
• In conjunction with approved vendors, research new processes and/or systems for maintenance/manufacture of equipment and implement new processes and systems as developed under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate the development of documentation in the facilities areas in line with ISO9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 requirements, and review the systems with appropriate personnel and the Quality department on a regular basis to ensure conformance to same.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding principles and adherence to the Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

• Time served Electrician - Advanced level 6 trade certificate qualification.

• A minimum of 5 + years post experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic schematic diagrams.
• Previous experience in CMMS with ability to navigate competently.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
• Must be able to deal with all levels of employees and work across various departments.
• Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments.
• Establishes relationships with the customers and Equipment/ Raw Material suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see and use hands and finger to operate office equipment (ie phones, computers, copies, etc.).
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 40 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and or equipment.
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required at all times in the manufacturing work environment.
• Job requires mental skill or ability such as communication, decision making (sometimes quick), interpreting data, reading or writing, organization, problem solving, understand direction, supervise and speak publicly, etc.

Manages the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities in operation. Liaises with external contractors for the maintenance and repair of same. The Facilities Maintenance Technician is also responsible for running and maintaining the preventative maintenance system to pre-determined guidelines. Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager.

• Responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment in the facilities department, compiling standard specifications /procedures for each item and monitoring all existing plant to standard specifications.
• The above equipment will include AHU’s, chillers, compressors, dryers and electrical systems.
• Responsible for specifying and purchasing the most suitable equipment spares and in conjunction with the procurement department negotiating the best deal.
• Establishes relationships with the customers and suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.
• Attends internal meetings to help establish priorities and assign tasks.
• Solves, in conjunction with the Quality department, customer related problems/issues as needed.
• Ensures works and related work-orders are processed in full via SAP.
• In conjunction with approved vendors, research new processes and/or systems for maintenance/manufacture of equipment and implement new processes and systems as developed under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate the development of documentation in the facilities areas in line with ISO9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 requirements, and review the systems with appropriate personnel and the Quality department on a regular basis to ensure conformance to same.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding principles and adherence to the Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor

Time served Electrician - Advanced level 6 trade certificate qualification.

• A minimum of 3+ years post experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

​​​​​​

• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic schematic diagrams - Essential.
• Previous experience in CMMS with ability to navigate competently.
• Previous experience working on technically challenging applications would be an advantage (i.e.) medical, Pharma, tight tolerance work.
• Experience of working in a GMP environment - clean rooms, MALs, PALs, gown-ups, labs, plenums related to equipment servicing such.
• Ability to interact with suppliers, customers and external contractors.
• Previous experience in facilities maintenance would be a great advantage.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
• Must be able to deal with all levels of employees and work across various departments.
• Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments.
• Establishes relationships with the customers and Equipment/ Raw Material suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.