MS&T Engineering Graduate - Dunboyne

MSD Malaysia; Dunboyne; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Ireland is seeking an Engineering Graduate to join the MS&T team at Dunboyne for a 36-month rotational program. You will provide multidisciplinary technical support across manufacturing, testing and quality while developing leadership and project delivery skills.

The role focuses on tech transfer, process development and continuous improvement, requiring collaboration with multiple teams to deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in engineering or related field.
• Some related experience in pharma/biotech preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for new product introduction and campaigns.
• Act as SME for process investigations and tech transfer activities.
• Develop strategies for technical studies and validate processes.
• Lead studies and coach MS&T and Manufacturing teams on site.

Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Data Analysis

Process Development

Project Management

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Education

BSc / BEng (2:1)

Engineering degree

Tools

Process Engineering Systems

Risk Management

Quality Systems

Job description

## MS&T Engineering Graduate - DunboyneApply: Hybrid: IRL - Meath - Dunboyne: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 19, 2026 (3 days left to apply): R412506Job Description**Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering Graduate Dunboyne****INTRODUCTION**As one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, we are committed to making a difference. We require a Engineering Graduate to provide multidisciplinary expertise and technical support to the MS&T team at Dunboyne.Our company Graduate Program is a 36 month rotational program designed to strengthen the depth and breadth of technical, business and leadership capability at Dunboyne and within our company. It provides opportunities for individuals to excel personally and professionally and impact on the organisation's goals and objectives in Compliance, Supply, Strategy & Profit Plan.By offering real and meaningful roles in the delivery of key tactical projects and initiatives, we will enable the successful candidate to develop the core competencies as outlined below.The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the tech transfer and manufacturing at Dunboyne. Acting as a subject matter expert in the area of biologics manufacture, the successful candidate will work closely with teams in manufacturing, testing and quality to deliver innovative solutions that create value for our patients.A high level of innovation, enthusiasm and drive will be required to deliver technical excellence in support of ongoing activities at the site**THE ROLE** The role will be based at the Dunboyne site. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:**PRIMARY ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:* Providing technical leadership for new product introduction, in support of clinical and commercial campaigns* Direct input to the technology transfer team/sub-team, and execution of supporting activities in the operations suites* Development of strategies for technical studies, and the execution of process and cleaning validation programs.* Acting as process Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the support of process investigations.* Identification of innovation opportunities, support process optimisation projects including yield improvement and/or cycle time optimisation* Use of risk management techniques to identify risks and develop mitigation actions* Lead technical studies/ projects on site and play a key role in the coaching and development of the MS&T and Manufacturing teams.* Maintain continuous focus on quality and safety compliance, in addition to operational excellence in the implementation of improvements & solutions* Responsible for the use of process engineering systems and approaches for equipment design, specification and performance, generation of technical reports, process modelling, risk management and integration of process equipment systems.**THE CANDIDATE**This role requires an individual with a minimum of 2:1 BSc / BEng preferably with some directly-related experience in academia, pharmaceutical or biotechnology company – with a working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices.A self-starter and results-focussed, the successful candidate will have strong contemporary knowledge, and the ability to work independently and on multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated the ability to deliver what is needed on-time, holding self and team accountable for commitments, decisions, actions and behaviours.The Engineering Graduate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate understanding of process science, in order to drive decision making, impact assessments, design of studies, etc., in a multi-disciplinary team environment.PQ20**Required Skills:**Ability to Coordinate, Ability to Coordinate, Accountability, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering Project Management, Commercialization, Data Analysis, Engineering Design, Engineering Standards, Equipment Designing, Estimation and Planning, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Manufacturing Technologies, Operational Excellence, Operational Quality, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Development Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Professional Engineering {+ 8 more}**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Project Temps (Fixed Term)**Relocation:**No relocation**VISA Sponsorship:**No**Travel Requirements:**No Travel Required**Flexible Work Arrangements:**Hybrid**Shift:**Not Indicated**Valid Driving License:**No**Hazardous Material(s):**N/A**Job Posting End Date:**09/19/2026**\\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**