Pharma Production Support Engineer – 24/7 Shift

STEM Recruitment Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Recruitment Partners is seeking a Production Support Engineer (Shift) for a 12-month contract in South Dublin. The role involves real-time engineering support across a 24-hour operation and is based onsite with a 4-cycle shift pattern including days and nights.

Requirements include a third-level qualification in Mechanical/Process/Chemical/Manufacturing/Bio-Tech and 5+ years in Life Sciences/Pharma, with preference for experience in cleanroom environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Life Sciences/Pharma
• Cleanroom semiconductor experience acceptable
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Shift-based work experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time engineering support to production teams across a 24-hour operation
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment (Formulation, Vial/Syringe Filling, Lyophilisation, Packaging)
• Document detailed problem statements, root cause analyses, and corrective actions
• Support and lead investigations on Non-Conformances
• Attend daily production meetings and drive engineering actions
• Address flow interrupters and reliability tasks from maintenance and engineering teams
• Ensure adherence to GXP procedures and regulatory compliance
• Support continuous improvement and implement change controls for projects
• Coach operators and maintenance technicians on equipment use

Skills

Life Sciences

Pharma

Communication

Problem-solving

Shift work

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Process/Chemical/Manufacturing/Bio-Tech)

Job description

STEM Recruitment Partners is seeking a Production Support Engineer (Shift) for a 12-month contract in South Dublin. The role involves real-time engineering support across a 24-hour operation and is based onsite with a 4-cycle shift pattern including days and nights.

Requirements include a third-level qualification in Mechanical/Process/Chemical/Manufacturing/Bio-Tech and 5+ years in Life Sciences/Pharma, with preference for experience in cleanroom environments.