Maintenance & Validation Engineer – Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance and Validation Engineer to join a manufacturing facility in South Kerry. The role ensures reliable operation, maintenance, calibration and validation of production equipment, utilities and facility systems within a regulated environment.

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.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification and utility systems is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Preventative maintenance planning
• Equipment calibration
• Equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• GMP compliance
• Purified water, HVAC and sterilisation system maintenance

What we offer

• Permanent contract with hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary range €50,000‑€65,000 per year, based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a regulated manufacturing environment and contribute to operational excellence.