Validation Engineer – Maintenance & Validation

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance and Validation Engineer to ensure reliable operation, maintenance, calibration and validation of production equipment, utilities and facility systems in a regulated manufacturing environment in South Kerry. The role works closely with production, quality and external contractors to support compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Manage preventative maintenance programmes for manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Coordinate equipment calibration activities and maintain accurate records.
• Support validation and qualification of equipment, utilities and processes, including IQ, OQ and PQ activities.
• Assist with maintenance and validation of purified water, HVAC and sterilisation systems.
• Liaise with external service providers and contractors for maintenance and qualification tasks.
• Maintain engineering documentation, maintenance logs and validation records up‑to‑date.
• Procure spare parts and engineering consumables as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Assist during audits and inspections by regulatory authorities and customers.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in maintenance, calibration or validation within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and validation principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Equipment calibration
• Equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Maintenance of manufacturing equipment and utility systems
• GMP compliance

What we offer

• Permanent contract with hybrid working options.
• Salary range €50,000 – €65,000 per year, negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a regulated manufacturing facility supporting continuous improvement.