Maintenance Technician Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin, Ireland Engineering Operations Posted 20 hours ago

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Dublin Bulk Drug Substance (BDS) facility. The role involves hands-on maintenance of critical process equipment, troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a cGMP environment.

You will use CMMS and data to drive reliability, assist in installation/start-up/validation, and collaborate with vendors. Shift flexibility with day and night rotations is required, contributing to high-quality therapeutic production.

Qualifications

• Significant experience maintaining process equipment in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements for maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical discipline or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on process equipment per GMP.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and cGMP standards.
• Utilise CMMS to plan and track maintenance activities.
• Support CAPAs and investigate root causes.
• Assist installation, qualification, startup and validation of equipment.
• Share expertise across multiple process technologies.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean tools and 5S.
• Coordinate maintenance work with external vendors and contractors.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

cGMP knowledge

CMMS

Lean tools

Repair techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Maintenance TechnicianBlanchardstown Road North, Dublin, Ireland# **Maintenance Technician****Alexion, Dublin Bulk Drug Substance (BDS) Facility**In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising critical manufacturing equipment, helping to ensure the reliable operation of a world-class biopharmaceutical facility. You'll also play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives, equipment start-up activities and supporting the introduction of new technologies and products.**What You'll Be Doing**As a Maintenance Technician, you will:* Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance activities on process equipment in line with site procedures and GMP requirements.* Troubleshoot technical issues using structured problem-solving methodologies to minimise downtime and improve equipment performance.* Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality and cGMP standards.* Utilise Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other digital tools to manage maintenance activities effectively.* Support investigations, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs), and process safety initiatives.* Assist in the creation and revision of maintenance procedures, job plans and training materials.* Support equipment installation, qualification, start-up and validation activities.* Act as a technical subject matter expert across multiple process technologies, sharing expertise and driving best practices.* Analyse process and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and enhanced equipment reliability.* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work and 5S methodologies.* Coordinate and support maintenance work completed by external vendors and contractors.**What We're Looking For****Essential Requirements*** Significant experience performing maintenance on process equipment within a cGMP manufacturing environment.* Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.* Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements relating to maintenance activities.* Experience using CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Degree, diploma, apprenticeship, technical certification or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline or equivalent experience.**Desirable Experience**Experience working with biopharmaceutical equipment and systems would be highly advantageous, including:* Bioreactors* Centrifuges* Autoclaves and glass washers* Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems* Media and buffer preparation systems* Purification systemsThis is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative manufacturing environment where you'll have the chance to develop technical expertise, contribute to site-wide improvement projects and support the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients around the world.**Please note:** This position operates on a shift pattern and will require flexibility, including weekend working and a rotation between day and night shifts to support business needs.**Date Posted**09-Nov-2026**Closing Date**23-Nov-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.Our PhilosophyAt Alexion, we change lives every day. People living with rare and devastating diseases are our guiding star. We believe it is our responsibility to listen to, understand and change the lives of patients and those who work tirelessly to help them. We continue to deepen our understanding of rare disease, which began with our pioneering work in complement biology. This knowledge allows us to innovate and evolve into new areas, where there is great unmet need and opportunity to help patients and families fully live their best lives.Top skillsHydraulicsCommissioningMaintenanceContinuous ImprovementControl SystemsMechanical Maintenance1. Maintenance Engineer2. Maintenance Technician3. Technician4. Engineering Technician5. Maintenance Mechanic