Maintenance Technician

Biopharma Careers; Inverin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Viatris Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Technician to set up and maintain automated vial and syringe filling equipment. The role focuses on GMP-compliant maintenance, fault finding, and supporting reliability initiatives.

You will manage external contractors, parts, and service visits while developing a robust maintenance plan aligned with cGMP and EHS requirements. Overtime and shift cover may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Certification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and proven relevant experience.
• Combination of experience and education will be taken into consideration.
• Must be flexible for overtime; shift cover and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Setup, planned maintenance and fault finding of automated Vial and Syringe filling equipment.
• Maintenance of equipment and utilities and documenting work to a GMP standard.
• Manage external contractors during equipment installations and planned service visits.
• Manage spare parts, consumables, and services to keep equipment schedules compliant.
• Develop, implement, and promote an RCM strategy using FMECA/FMEA assessments with management, Engineering and Production teams.
• Support creation and modification of documentation for maintenance and calibration (PM, Data Sheets, Work Instructions).
• Support compliance efforts related to Safety Events, Quality Events, CAPAs, change management and investigations.
• Ensure maintenance routines, procedures, and work plans meet cGMP and EHS standards.
• Comply with cGMP & EHS requirements from local, global, and regulatory perspectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Structured decision making

Computer literacy

Report writing

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical reading

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering certification

Job description

Mylan Teoranta 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.

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

Responsible for the set up and maintenance of Viatris (Mylan Teoranta) automated vial and syringe filling equipment. Responsible for maintenance and repair of plant equipment and utilities. The position will help Viatris continue along the maintenance maturity continuum to achieve excellence as defined by best industry practices.

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

• Responsible for Setup, planned maintenance and fault finding of automated Vial and Syringe filling equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment and utilities and documenting work to a GMP standard.
• Manage external contractors when required during equipment installations and planned service visits.
• Manage spare parts, consumables, and services to keep equipment schedules compliant.
• Develop, Implement, and promote a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy using Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA/FMEA) assessments in conjunction with department management, the Engineering dept reliability engineer and the Production department utilizing tools such as Trend’s analysis & Control charts & Data review.
• Support the creation and modification of documentation to support maintenance and calibration activities (PM, Data Sheets, Work Instructions, troubleshooting guides).
• Support compliance efforts related to Safety Events, Quality Events, CAPAs, change management and investigations and assist in the investigation and resolution of electrical and mechanical issues on equipment.
• Ensure maintenance routines, procedures, and work plans are developed to the necessary standards and best practice to ensure compliance with cGMP and EHS regulations.
• Comply with cGMP & EHS requirements from a local, global, and regulatory perspective.

You will be required to be flexible in this position and must be prepared to such undertake overtime; shift cover, on call and other works as may be assigned to your role by the company.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences: Minimum of a Certification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and proven relevant experience. However, a combination of experience and education will be taken into consideration.

• Excellent Interpersonal / Communication skills
• Conflict management / Negotiation
• Structured decision making
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PM systems)
• Report preparation & presentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents and to compile Technical reports
• Ability to work with peers and communicate
• May be required to stand; walk; stoop; bend; kneel; and climb steps. May require use of hands and use of arms to lift and scoop. May be required to lift or maneuver boxes or containers using lifting equipment, as well as physically pushing, rolling or lifting. May be required to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to: respiratory protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and protective clothing. Medium, Heavy lifting requirements.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

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. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

A t Viatris, we offer competitive salar ies , 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.