Engineering Technician

Viatris; Sutton; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Manufacturing System Technician to support MES, SAP and LIMS across manufacturing operations in Ireland. The role requires strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to process improvement and compliance with regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, deliver system enhancements, and provide training and validation support to ensure product quality and operational efficiency. This is a full-time on-site position based in Sutton.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in a relevant discipline (Mechanical/Mechatronic/Engineering preferred).
• If no degree, path to qualification with manufacturing and systems experience.
• Five years+ experience in Pharma/Medical Device or related industries.
• Willingness to develop across MES, SAP, LIMS, validation, automation.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification would be advantageous.
• Provide shift support across 1–4 shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge across MES, SAP, LIMS, and manufacturing processes.
• Specify, design and implement MES projects with handover and post-implementation support.
• Measure, analyse and improve manufacturing process outputs.
• Support preparation of product and process reports including quality deviations.
• Deliver improvement initiatives across products and processes.
• Assure product and process quality and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Provide training and qualification/validation support.
• Promote Safe Working in all areas and projects.

Skills

MES

SAP

LIMS

Manufacturing processes

Validation

Automation

Quality

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Engineering

Job description

McDermott Laboratories Limited

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Manufacturing System Technician

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Manufacturing System Technician role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities

• The technician will have subject matter expertise in at least one particular area. However, the expectation and the business needs are such that the successful candidate will in time develop in death knowledge of busines processes in several areas - MES, SAP, LIMS, Manufacturing processes, validation, automation, quality, and project management.


• While developing a broader skillset, the systems technician will work flexibly across the areas mentioned above taking account of their experience and training.


• By specifying, designing and implementing MES Systems projects including a structured handover and post implementation support until Business Benefits realisation.


• Measure, analyse and improve Manufacturing process outputs.


• Support the preparation product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, including Quality Deviations caused by both equipment or personnel.


• Deliver improvement initiatives across both Products and Processes


• Assures product and process quality by testing product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes optimization.


• Specify, Design and implement electronic batch records.


• Provide Technical Training to a high level to all business areas and personnel


• Provide Qualification and Validation support.


• Promote and implement Safe Working in all work areas and projects

Minimum qualifications

• Ideally, the candidate will have a third level qualification in a relevant discipline. In that regard, a Mechanical/Mechatronic/ Engineering graduate would be at a distinct advantage.


• If the candidate does not have a relevant third level qualification, then they should be on the path to achieving that qualification or have sufficient manufacturing and systems experience to meet the requirements of the role.


• Five years + relevant experience within the Pharma/Medical Device or related industries.


• Appropriate structured training and professional development opportunities will be provided to ensure that the employee can work safely and effectively across the areas identified.


• The successful candidate will be expected to be invested in their own development showing a curiosity to learn more and taking steps to achieve that higher level of knowledge.


• Have a track record of developing efficient, innovative and creative solutions to challenging problems encountered in 'operations', using established tools and frameworks.


• A motivated and flexible person who can formulate detailed plans and projects with minimum supervisory influence and manage them through to completion.


• Demonstrated strong team-working skills including the ability to work effectively across functions.


• Continuous improvement mindset.


• Positive, can-do attitude


• Experience of manufacturing assembly would be advantageous.


• A working understanding of appropriate regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ISPE/ICH Guidelines and EudraLex would be an advantage


• Lean/Six sigma certification would also be advantageous


• Provide shift support across single, 2, 3 or 4 shifts to meet business needs as required.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.