Automation & GMP Maintenance Technician

Biopharma Careers; Inverin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Viatris Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Technician to set up and maintain automated vial and syringe filling equipment. The role focuses on GMP-compliant maintenance, fault finding, and supporting reliability initiatives.

You will manage external contractors, parts, and service visits while developing a robust maintenance plan aligned with cGMP and EHS requirements. Overtime and shift cover may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Certification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and proven relevant experience.
• Combination of experience and education will be taken into consideration.
• Must be flexible for overtime; shift cover and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Setup, planned maintenance and fault finding of automated Vial and Syringe filling equipment.
• Maintenance of equipment and utilities and documenting work to a GMP standard.
• Manage external contractors during equipment installations and planned service visits.
• Manage spare parts, consumables, and services to keep equipment schedules compliant.
• Develop, implement, and promote an RCM strategy using FMECA/FMEA assessments with management, Engineering and Production teams.
• Support creation and modification of documentation for maintenance and calibration (PM, Data Sheets, Work Instructions).
• Support compliance efforts related to Safety Events, Quality Events, CAPAs, change management and investigations.
• Ensure maintenance routines, procedures, and work plans meet cGMP and EHS standards.
• Comply with cGMP & EHS requirements from local, global, and regulatory perspectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Structured decision making

Computer literacy

Report writing

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical reading

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering certification

Job description

Viatris Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Technician to set up and maintain automated vial and syringe filling equipment. The role focuses on GMP-compliant maintenance, fault finding, and supporting reliability initiatives.

You will manage external contractors, parts, and service visits while developing a robust maintenance plan aligned with cGMP and EHS requirements. Overtime and shift cover may be required.