Commissioning & Qualification Engineer

Dillon Engineering Services; Munster; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon Engineering Services in Limerick, Ireland, invites an experienced Commissioning & Qualification Engineer to join a major pharmaceutical capital project for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on commissioning, qualification and start‑up of critical process and utility systems within a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with Black & Clean Utilities and a proven track record delivering C&Q activities on large pharmaceutical or

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' experience delivering C&Q activities on large-scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with Black & Clean Utility systems.
• Degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline.
• OR Diploma/Certificate in a relevant discipline combined with significant industrial experience.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GEP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience preparing and executing C&Q protocols and documentation.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end C&Q activities, including IV, FT, IQ and OQ.
• Prepare and execute FAT, SAT and Commissioning protocols.
• Develop, execute and complete IQ/OQ qualification protocols.
• Support Design Reviews (DR) and Design Qualification (DQ) activities.
• Conduct field walkdowns and support the transition of systems from Construction into Commissioning.
• Support system start-up, functional testing and qualification activities.
• Verify system performance against approved design specifications.
• Ensure systems are operated safely throughout start-up, testing and qualification.
• Manage and support Change Control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed Qualification Summary Reports and associated C&Q documentation.
• Plan and coordinate daily C&Q activities, monitoring progress against project schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Work closely with Construction, Engineering, Automation, Quality and Operations teams.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Planning

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Diploma/Certificate in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Title: Commissioning & Qualification Engineer

Location: Limerick, Ireland

Job Type: 12-Month Contract

Hourly Rate: Up to €70 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning & Qualification Engineer to join a major pharmaceutical capital project in Limerick.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced C&Q professional to play a key role in the commissioning, qualification and start‑up of critical process and utility systems within a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

We are particularly interested in engineers with strong hands‑on experience across Black & Clean Utilities and a proven track record delivering C&Q activities on large‑scale pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end‑to‑end C&Q activities, including IV, FT, IQ and OQ.
• Prepare and execute FAT, SAT and Commissioning protocols.
• Develop, execute and complete IQ/OQ qualification protocols.
• Support Design Reviews (DR) and Design Qualification (DQ) activities.
• Conduct field walkdowns and support the transition of systems from Construction into Commissioning.
• Support system start‑up, functional testing and qualification activities.
• Verify system performance against approved design specifications.
• Ensure systems are operated safely throughout start‑up, testing and qualification.
• Manage and support Change Control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed Qualification Summary Reports and associated C&Q documentation.
• Plan and coordinate daily C&Q activities, monitoring progress against project schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Work closely with Construction, Engineering, Automation, Quality and Operations teams.

What We're Looking For

• 8-10+ years' experience delivering C&Q activities on large‑scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Black & Clean Utility systems.
• Degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline.
• OR
• Diploma/Certificate in a relevant discipline combined with significant industrial experience.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GEP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience preparing and executing C&Q protocols and documentation.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

Please note: Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered.