Pharma Mechanical Design Engineer – MEP Systems

Headcount Solutions; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Headcount Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design building services and process infrastructure for a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will perform calculations, develop MEP drawings and collaborate with project teams to deliver compliant solutions.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and experience in regulated environments, with strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, ducts and medical gas systems. On-site work in a pharma facility is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical design, ideally in pharmaceutical, life sciences or highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services.
• Experience with load calculations, airflow and pressure-loss calculations.
• Experience preparing and interpreting MEP drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical building services systems for pharmaceutical facilities and capital projects.
• Carry out heating and cooling load calculations to establish system requirements.
• Perform airflow and pressure-loss calculations for HVAC and ventilation systems.
• Size pipes, pumps, and ductwork for mechanical and medical gas systems.
• Prepare and update MEP drawings, layouts, schematics, sections and details.
• Coordinate designs with architecture, structure, electrical, and process disciplines.
• Support tender, procurement and construction documentation and activities.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

HVAC systems

Medical gas systems

Wastewater systems

Pipework sizing

Duct sizing

MEP drawings

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Coordination

GMP/EHS

Regulatory standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Headcount Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design building services and process infrastructure for a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will perform calculations, develop MEP drawings and collaborate with project teams to deliver compliant solutions.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and experience in regulated environments, with strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, ducts and medical gas systems. On-site work in a pharma facility is expected.