Equipment Engineer

Life Science Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment in Dublin is seeking a Device Equipment Engineer to join a multinational MedTech leader. You will lead equipment workstreams across URS through to site transfer, ensuring regulatory compliance and fit-for-purpose performance.

The role offers hybrid working with three days on-site in Dublin, exposure to global projects, and a chance to influence manufacturing technology and documentation in a collaborative, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a regulated engineering environment (MedTech, Pharma, or Automation).
• Demonstrated expertise in equipment implementation and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of equipment projects from specification through to manufacturing transfer.
• Procurement, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of manufacturing and automation systems.
• Process characterisation, technology transfer, and equipment testing.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are currently seeking a Device Equipment Engineer to join a multinational MedTech leader based in Dublin. This permanent role offers a balance of technical ownership and project management, focusing on the delivery of manufacturing equipment solutions for complex medical products.

Role Overview

As a Device Equipment Engineer, you will be the technical lead for assigned equipment workstreams. Your remit covers the entire equipment lifecycle: from defining User Requirement Specifications (URS) and managing supplier relationships to overseeing commissioning, qualification, and final site integration. You will ensure that all equipment is fit for purpose, compliant with regulatory standards, and successfully transferred into the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of equipment projects from specification through to manufacturing transfer.
• Managing procurement, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of manufacturing and automation systems.
• Executing process characterisation, technology transfer, and equipment testing.
• Leading technical interactions with external equipment manufacturers and CMOs.
• Participating in cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment with Quality and Supply Chain requirements.
• Authoring and reviewing critical technical documentation, including risk assessments and change controls.

Required Experience

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a regulated engineering environment (MedTech, Pharma, or Automation).
• Demonstrated expertise in equipment implementation and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based project environment.
• Experience with URS, DQ, FAT, and SAT processes is essential.

Why Join Us?

This position offers exposure to global projects and the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle. You will join a technically strong team that prioritises professional development and innovation. The role includes a competitive benefits package and a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days per week at the Dublin site.