Automation (Maintenance) Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community Involvement

Continuous Learning & Development

Generous Paid Time Off

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture

Recognition & Rewards

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is an on-site role in Dublin focused on developing new technology and supporting existing systems to improve production, quality, and safety.

The successful candidate will plan, schedule, and execute projects and assist in facility expansions, with strong cross-functional collaboration and documentation. The position requires at least 3 years in medical devices or a regulated industry, experience in project management, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a medical device or regulated industry.
• Experience in supporting technical project management.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support and document new and existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety.
• Plan, schedule and execute projects; communicate status to timelines.
• Manage facility expansion/modifications and ensure compliance with governance policies.

Skills

Technical project management

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Quality systems knowledge

PLC programming

Vision systems

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming software

Vision inspection systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Location: Dublin, Leinster, IE

Description: This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity. At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World war 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety. This individual will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution of projects and communicating project status to targeted timelines. This individual will also manage/assist in facility expansion/modifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development of new technology, existing technology and existing production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety.
• Develop, execute and document project assignments in compliance with committed timelines and project goals, and per established governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.
• Develop and maintain required validation and project management documents.
• Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management
• Perform design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, etc. as needed for projects and/or plant layouts.
• Develop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair of all automation.
• Evaluate and maintain proper machine safeties to ensure employees are protected when operating any piece of automation.
• Ensure automation lines are meeting their targeted output and OEE by analyzing production data.
• Maintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of all automation.
• Provide timely notification to shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and down time issues.
• Interfaces daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Automation includes – assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end of arms, separators and test equipment. Any other equipment assigned by management.

Education

• Associate's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject required or
• Bachelor's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry
• Minimum 3 years experience in supporting technical project management.
• Minimum 3 years experience with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards
• Knowledge of PLC program, vision and programming.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
• Recognition & Rewards:Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

Working Hours

Business Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5pm

Pay Transparency: The annual base salary range for this position is€52,000.00 - €66,100.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role. This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.