About Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization in animal health and nutrition, manufacturing and marketing medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition for livestock and companion animals.
Position: Graduate Engineer
Location: Ireland – Sligo
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (40 Hours)
Position Details
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Engineer to join the Engineering team at our EU GMP compliant vaccine manufacturing facility, based in Ireland – Sligo.
This role involves validation, qualification, and routine support of critical equipment and cleanroom environments.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and document temperature mapping studies for storage areas and critical process equipment.
Perform risk assessments to define mapping strategy and sensor placement.
Analyze data for compliance with EU GMP and internal quality standards.
Generate and review validation protocols and reports (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Support the qualification of autoclaves, including moist heat sterilization cycles.
Develop and execute load patterns and thermal distribution/equilibration studies.
Ensure Biological Indicators and thermocouples are placed per GMP requirements.
Analyze cycle performance data and support requalification activities.
Assist with installation, operational, and performance qualification for new and existing equipment (HVAC, clean steam, washers, filling lines, isolators).
Support validation lifecycle documentation and change control processes.
Support routine cleanroom qualification (HEPA integrity testing, airflow visualization, pressure differential monitoring).
Participate in periodic requalification and deviation investigations.
Maintain control of classified environments.
Prepare and review engineering documentation in compliance with EU GMP Annex 15, EMA, and FDA standards.
Complete work orders in the engineering system.
Follow Good Documentation Practice and support audit readiness.
Contribute to continuous improvement, deviation/CAPA investigations.
Essential Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent).
Strong interest in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing.
Familiarity with validation principles and GMP guidelines (Annex 15, ICH Q8/Q9/Q10).
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and willingness to learn.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Education and Experience
Internship or co-op in a regulated manufacturing or laboratory setting.
Experience with GxP documentation or working in a cleanroom environment.
Basic understanding of equipment like autoclaves, clean steam systems, HVAC systems, and temperature control devices.
Benefits
To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here: Phibro Benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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