Junior Engineer

Life Science Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is assisting an award-winning Pharmaceutical organization in Dublin to recruit a recent Engineering graduate or early-career Engineer to develop and deliver technical training for Engineering and Maintenance teams. You will support high-speed automated inspection, assembly and robotic equipment and lead a defined digital capability programme.

You will review training materials, evolve structured programmes and drive adoption of PlantPulse and approved AI tools to improve

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronic, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience or internship in pharmaceutical, medical device or regulated environments is a plus.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, PLCs, robotics, and data tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong technical understanding of automated syringe/vial inspection and robotic equipment.
• Review and improve training materials and deliver structured programmes across shifts.
• Support adoption of PlantPulse and approved AI/digital tools for troubleshooting and productivity.

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronic, Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

PLC/Robotics knowledge

Automation equipment understanding

Data analytics / AI tools familiarity

Job description

We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Pharmaceutical organization based in Dublin. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.

This person will support the development and implementation of technical training for Engineering and Maintenance personnel supporting high-speed automated inspection, assembly and robotic equipment in the site.

This role provides an opportunity to develop a strong understanding of complex automated manufacturing equipment while taking ownership of a defined technical training and digital capability improvement programme. Working with experienced System Owners, Maintenance Managers, Engineers, Technicians and equipment vendors, the successful candidate will review existing and vendor-supplied training materials, identify opportunities for improvement and help develop structured, practical training programmes for the Engineering and Maintenance teams.

The role will also support the adoption of PlantPulse and approved AI/digital tools, helping Engineering and Maintenance personnel use equipment data and emerging technologies more effectively for troubleshooting, reliability improvement and productivity. The position would suit a recent Engineering graduate or early-career Engineer with strong technical curiosity, communication skills and an interest in automation, equipment reliability, digitalisation and technical training.

Duties:

• Develop a strong technical understanding of the company’s automated syringe inspection, vial inspection, autoinjector assembly and associated robotic equipment.
• Review existing and vendor-supplied technical training materials and identify opportunities to improve their structure, content and effectiveness.
• Work with System Owners, Engineers, Technicians and equipment vendors to develop structured and practical technical training programmes.
• Coordinate the rollout of technical training across Engineering and Maintenance personnel on four shifts.
• Support the development of competency assessments and methods to measure training effectiveness and identify remaining knowledge gaps.
• Coordinate the rollout of the Technician Electrical Training programme across the Maintenance organisation.
• Support and progressively drive adoption of PlantPulse within the Technician group, helping personnel use equipment data and digital tools to improve troubleshooting, condition monitoring and equipment reliability.
• Identify practical opportunities for approved AI tools to improve Engineering and Maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, technical analysis, reporting, knowledge sharing and routine administrative tasks.
• Develop guidance and provide introductory training to Engineering and Maintenance personnel on the effective and appropriate use of approved AI tools.
• Develop and maintain project plans, actions, training metrics and progress reports, providing regular updates to Engineering and Maintenance management.
• Capture feedback and lessons learned from training activities and use these to continuously improve the training programme.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronic, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Internship, placement or up to 2 years' experience within pharmaceutical, medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to automated manufacturing equipment, PLCs, robotics, machine vision, electrical systems or high-speed mechanical equipment.
• Experience developing or delivering technical presentations or training.
• Experience using AI, data analytics or digital tools to solve technical problems or improve productivity.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing principles would be advantageous but is not essential