Maintenance Engineer

Arcadis; Cork; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis are seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a Biotech company in Cork. The role is based in a GMP environment, focusing on the reliability and performance of manufacturing and utility systems.

You will perform hands-on maintenance, manage CMMS activities (SAP PM/Maximo/PEMAC/Oracle), execute PM, corrective actions, CAPAs, and support audits. Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years maintenance engineering in pharma/biopharma/regulatory environment.
• Hands-on CMMS experience and PM/RCM knowledge.
• Experience with GMP facilities and calibration programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment and plant utilities.
• Execute and oversee preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and predictive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement root cause solutions.
• Maintain asset records and CMMS data to ensure GMP compliance.
• Participate in CPAs, deviations, audits and change controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and KPIs.

Skills

Maintenance engineering experience

Troubleshooting

CMMS experience

Root cause analysis

Reliability engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

PEMAC

Oracle

CMMS platforms

Job description

Arcadis are seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a Biotech company in Cork. The position is offered on an hourly-rate, 12 month rolling basis.

Position Summary

Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing organisation based in Cork, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability, availability, and performance of manufacturing and utility systems within a GMP-regulated environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining critical production equipment, utilities, and facility assets while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and site maintenance procedures. The role requires hands‑on maintenance experience along with exposure to a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation of maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

• Support the maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment and plant utilities.
• Execute and oversee preventative maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement effective root cause solutions.
• Support equipment uptime and minimise production downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Participate in breakdown investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Assist in equipment lifecycle management and asset replacement planning.

CMMS Management

• Utilise the site's CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, PEMAC, Oracle, Infor EAM) to:
• Record maintenance histories.
• Maintain asset records.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs.
• Generate maintenance reports and metrics.
• Ensure maintenance documentation within the CMMS is accurate, complete, and GMP compliant.
• Drive continuous improvement of CMMS data quality and asset management practices.

Utilities & Facilities Support

Support maintenance activities associated with some of the following systems:

• Clean Utilities
• Purified Water (PW)
• Clean Steam
• Process Gases
• HVAC Systems
• Cooling Water Systems
• Compressed Air Systems
• Boilers
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Bioreactors
• Media Preparation Systems
• CIP/SIP Systems
• Filtration Systems
• Filling Equipment
• Packaging Equipment

GMP Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with GMP, EHS, and site quality requirements.
• Support deviation investigations and change control activities.
• Review and approve maintenance documentation as required.
• Participate in audits and inspections, providing maintenance-related support and documentation.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance activities comply with regulatory expectations.
• Identify opportunities for reliability and maintenance process improvements.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support implementation of predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring programmes.
• Contribute to maintenance KPI reviews and site reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years' maintenance engineering experience within a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within a GMP-regulated facility.
• Hands on experience with a CMMS system.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience in the pharma sector
• Knowledge of clean utilities and facility systems.
• Familiarity with calibration programmes.
• Experience with SAP PM, Maximo, PEMAC, Oracle, or similar CMMS platforms.
• Reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) experience.