Automation (Maintenance) Engineer

About the role

West Pharmaceutical Services is hiring an Automation (Maintenance) Engineer in Dublin. This is an onsite position covering all scheduled workdays, with no relocation assistance. You will develop new technology and support existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety, and plan, schedule and execute projects while managing or assisting with facility expansion and modifications.

Key responsibilities

• Support development of new technology, existing technology and production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety
• Develop, execute and document project assignments on time, and maintain validation and project management documents
• Design work, layouts, sketches and concepts, and review engineering change requests for processes, equipment and facilities
• Troubleshoot and repair automation (assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end-of-arm tools, separators and test equipment)
• Maintain machine safety and ensure automation lines meet output targets and OEE through analysis of production data
• Notify shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and downtime issues, and interface daily with the engineering manager and shift support staff
• Follow all regulations, safety rules and work procedures, and attend to other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Associate's degree in a relevant engineering subject required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years in the medical device industry or another regulated industry
• Minimum 3 years supporting technical project management
• Minimum 3 years in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
• Background in medical devices or pharmaceuticals is a plus
• Ability to work 40 hours a week plus overtime and irregular hours, and to tolerate fumes and particulates in a manufacturing environment

Required skills

• Knowledge of quality system requirements, FDA QSR, cGMP and relevant ISO standards
• PLC programming knowledge is preferred

What we offer

• Annual base salary range of EUR 52,000 to EUR 66,100, with possible variable compensation
• Paid time off, flexible vacation, personal and holiday leave
• Training, tuition assistance, leadership development and skill certification
• Performance-based bonuses and employee recognition