EC&I Technician

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham is seeking an EC&I Technician to join our Maintenance & Reliability team. You will provide calibration, automation, and fault-diagnosis expertise on a growing site, contributing to reliability and safe operation of advanced manufacturing equipment.

This 4 on/off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights) supports our expansion with new technology and capital projects. You will work with PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience working as an EC&I Technician within a regulated manufacturing environment such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, or FMCG.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and control system diagnostic skills.
• Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance best practices.
• A proactive problem solver with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the site calibration programme, ensuring instrumentation remains accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
• Act as the EC&I technical expert on shift, supporting complex electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control system issues.
• Diagnose and resolve faults using PLC, SCADA, and process control systems to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimise electrical and control systems to support reliable plant performance.
• Support the commissioning, qualification, and handover of new equipment and capital projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and share technical expertise across the maintenance function.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Instrumentation calibration

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety & quality focus

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Process control systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Title: EC&I Technician

Company: Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen

About Ipsen: Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company's success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

Job Description

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

As an EC&I Specialist within our Maintenance & Reliability team, you'll provide expertise in calibration, automation, and fault diagnosis while supporting exciting site expansion projects and new technology implementation. This is an excellent opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment while contributing to plant reliability, continuous improvement, and the safe, efficient operation of a growing manufacturing site. This is a 4 on/off shift pattern, 2 days and 2 nights.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the site calibration programme, ensuring instrumentation remains accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
• Act as the EC&I technical expert on shift, supporting complex electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control system issues.
• Diagnose and resolve faults using PLC, SCADA, and process control systems to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimise electrical and control systems to support reliable plant performance.
• Support the commissioning, qualification, and handover of new equipment and capital projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and share technical expertise across the maintenance function.

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience working as an EC&I Technician within a regulated manufacturing environment such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, or FMCG.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and control system diagnostic skills.
• Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance best practices.
• A proactive problem solver with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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