Manufacturing Engineer II (Sterilization)

Boston Scientific; Connacht; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Galway seeks a Manufacturing Engineer P2 on a permanent basis to support Ethylene Oxide Sterilization and drive process improvements. The role focuses on daily operations, troubleshooting, and project work to optimise production cycles.

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background, 5+ years in related fields, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives while ensuring safety and quality in a medical device environment.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 Major Award in Materials/Engineering with a minimum of 5 years' work experience.
• Experience with Ethylene Oxide sterilization systems and cycle validations is advantageous.
• Excellent technical capabilities, communication, teamwork and initiative.
• Able to work well in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in medical device, electrical, sterilization or mechanical fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support to Ethylene Oxide Sterilization area while completing improvement projects.
• Develop, troubleshoot, standardise, and improve sterilization methods and cycles.
• Champion safety practices and implement improvements in the area.
• Liaise with Sterilization Operation sites, QA, Facilities, Health and Safety, and Materials handling.
• Lead equipment improvement projects and provide training to technicians.

Skills

Technical capabilities

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

NFQ Level 8 Major Award in Materials/Engineering

Job description

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Manufacturing Engineer P2 – Permanent – Galway site

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer P2 on a permanent basis to join our team in our Galway site.

Job Purpose

Provides daily operational support to the Ethylene Oxide Sterilization area while in parallel completing improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a growing Ethylene Oxide Sterilization area in developing, trouble shooting, standardising, and improving existing production methods and procedures.
• Champion safety practices and improvements in the area.
• Review, create, optimise Sterilization cycles.
• Liaising with other key functions: Other Sterilization Operation sites, Global Sterilization Assurance, Quality, Facilities, Health and Safety, Material handling team.
• Represent Galway Sterilization within the BSC global arena.
• Project manage equipment improvement and new cycle projects.
• Equipment expert and SME for troubleshooting, problem solving and process improvement; including training of technician population.
• Take a lead role in design methods, part sourcing and documentation.
• Perform equipment qualifications and validations, including report writing etc.
• Design, specify, manufacture, test and document production equipment, changes and improvements.
• Interface with a variety of BSC personnel and with outside vendors when necessary while performing the above.
• Work with technical team on for preventative maintenance procedures with an assigned process or area.
• Assists in implementing technical improvements under the teams C.I. program.
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager.Owns the key performance metrics for the ME function.
• Actively promotes and participates in a cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Evaluates in conjunction with EHS new equipment/processes/chemicals for environmental impact/effect to eliminate or lessen such impacts/effects.
• Gives technical guidance to Associate Engineers and Technicians.
• Is an influential team member, fully motivated to achieve and demonstrate best practices in line with the Manufacturing Engineering Department and Site objectives.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 Major Award ideally in a Materials / Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting of Ethylene Oxide sterilization systems and cycle validations is an advantage.
• Excellent technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative
• Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own with minimum supervision.
• Industry experience in combined Ethylene Oxide sterilisation and medical device packaging technologies a distinct advantage.
• Hands on experience in any medical device, electrical, sterilization or mechanical field is a requirement.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].