Electrical Design Engineer

PSC Biotech® Corporation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with 2–5 years of experience to design and maintain electrical systems. You will work closely with the electrical maintenance team to ensure reliability and compliance with safety standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with experience in project management and troubleshooting. This position offers a chance to work on exciting electrical infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with LV and ELV systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain LV and ELV systems.
• Manage small-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical support for CAPEX projects.

Skills

Electrical system design

Troubleshooting

Project management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with 2–5 years of experience to join our biotechnology client in Limerick. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of new and upgraded electrical systems, while also providing engineering support and troubleshooting for existing equipment and manufacturing processes. This role will work closely with the electrical maintenance team to ensure the reliability and availability of electrical distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain LV systems (e.g., lighting, general services, UPS, protection settings including arc flash) and ELV systems (e.g., fire alarm, data points, building automation).
• Manage small-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
• Support design reviews, site acceptance testing, and installation of electrical equipment.
• Prepare and maintain electrical drawings and related documentation.
• Design and specify cGMP-compliant E&I equipment and process controls.
• Manage electrical systems integrated with business IT networks.
• Support validation activities by preparing design documentation and assisting with protocol execution.
• Investigate equipment and control system issues, including power quality events.
• Prepare engineering evaluations and execute change control documentation.
• Supervise electrical contractors and ensure compliance with required standards.
• Develop risk assessments, method statements, and ensure site Health & Safety compliance.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Uphold company reputation by ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, standards, and policies.
• Provide technical electrical design support for new Process Area CAPEX projects, including scope definition, design development, and commissioning.
• Lead electrical design packages for small to medium projects, ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project deliverables on time and within budget.
• Support CAPEX-related validation, design documentation, and site acceptance testing.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of relevant industry experience.