Engineering Specialist

MSD; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

MSD in Dublin seeks an Engineering Specialist to lead sustainability and energy initiatives, drive resilience, and deliver measurable improvements across site operations. You will manage risk, support budgeting, and develop data-driven dashboards for performance tracking.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, and Finance to achieve Net Zero and cost-reduction goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline as listed.
• 3+ years engineering experience in pharma/biotech or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience in sustainability, utilities management, continuous improvement and budgeting.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and energy management initiatives to support site and corporate goals.
• Support sustainability programs, energy management, and environmental improvements.
• Own and maintain the site Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
• Drive continuous improvement focused on safety, reliability, quality, and cost reduction.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualisations for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Sustainability

Utilities management

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Reliability engineering

Budgeting & forecasting

Project delivery

Asset lifecycle

Energy management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical/Chemical/Process/Energy or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Our Biotech facility in Dublin began construction in 2018 and has progressed at an impressive rate since then. The site plays a pivotal role in the manufacture of our Company’s biologics-based medicines, including immuno-oncology, and it has expanded our Company’s current internal network of biologics drug substance manufacturing plants since full manufacturing operations began in 2021. Our Engineering Centre of Excellence (CoE) team in Biotech have an opportunity for a highly motivated Engineering Specialist to join the team. You will lead strategic initiatives across sustainability, business continuity, continuous improvement stakeholder engagement and asset reliability, driving operational excellence and delivering measurable business outcomes. Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Lead sustainability and energy management initiatives in support of site and corporate environmental goals.


• Support the site's Sustainability Program and associated sustainability, energy management, and environmental improvement activities.


• Support delivery of Net Zero objectives and energy reduction initiatives.


• Monitor and report sustainability, utility, and energy performance metrics.


• Support ISO 50001 Energy Management System activities and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Own and maintain site Business Continuity Plan (BCP).


• Lead risk assessments and resilience planning for critical infrastructure and utility systems.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, quality, compliance, and cost reduction.


• Manage utility billing processes and support budgeting and forecasting activities.


• Analyse utility consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimisation.


• Develop business cases to support engineering, sustainability, and asset improvement projects.


• Act as the primary engineering liaison with the Council and other relevant external stakeholders.


• Lead engineering studies, asset lifecycle reviews, and infrastructure assessments.


• Support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and technical problem-solving activities.


• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualisations to support data-driven decision making.


• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Facilities, and Finance functions.


• Present project updates, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations to site leadership.

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering/Mechanical/Chemical/Process/ Energy or related Engineering discipline.


• Minimum 3 years engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.


• Experience in sustainability, utilities management, continuous improvement, engineering project delivery, budgeting, and forecasting.


• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.


• Knowledge of reliability engineering and continuous improvement methodologies


• Ability to influence and drive change across cross-functional teams.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

Additional location(s)

Required Skills

• Asset Reliability


• Business Continuity


• Collaboration


• Continuous Improvement


• Energy Sustainability


• Manufacturing Operations


• Strategic Initiative


• Sustainability


• Utilities Management


• Vendor Management

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 11/3/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.