A highly experienced Principal Instrumentation & Calibration Engineer is required to join a global Biotech business in Limerick. This is a senior engineering position within the Maintenance & Reliability function of a leading manufacturing site. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, subject matter expertise, and regulatory assurance in relation to instrumentation, calibration, and reliability engineering.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and manage the site calibration programme, ensuring compliance with health authorities and regulatory requirements.
* Provide technical leadership across all instrumentation systems, including reliability, equipment obsolescence, upgrades, deviations, and investigations.
* Lead reliability improvement programmes, analysing predictive and condition-based monitoring data to ensure maximum equipment availability.
* Support capital and re-capitalisation projects, including equipment specification, selection, and lifecycle management.
* Liaise with regulatory authorities during audits, representing the site as the SME for instrumentation and calibration.
* Develop and maintain SOPs, job plans, and technical documentation in line with global engineering standards.
* Deliver training and support to the Maintenance team on new equipment, technologies, and calibration standards.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen maintenance and reliability programmes.
Candidate Profile
* Level 8 Degree in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent).
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maintenance or engineering role, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.
* Strong knowledge of EU directives (e.g. ATEX) and relevant engineering standards (IEC, ISO, NSAI, NEC, etc.).
* Proven expertise in leading, developing or rolling out a site calibration programme.
* Excellent communication, report writing, and leadership skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, influence change, and drive results in a regulated environment.
What This Role Offers
* A senior role with strategic influence across maintenance and reliability operations.
* Opportunity to work in a world-class pharmaceutical facility with cutting-edge technologies.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A collaborative environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are prioritised.
For further details please contact; Paula O’Reilly on 087 7094141 or send CV in confidence to paula.oreilly@lifescience.ie
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