Senior Electrical Engineer, Reliability & Infrastructure

MSD; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Dundalk is seeking a Senior Specialist - Electrical Engineering to lead reliability of electrical assets, drive infrastructure upgrades, and ensure compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality and external partners to deliver risk-based improvements, manage change controls, and shape the site’s electrical strategy for long-term reliability and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience supporting electrical systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical reliability, asset management and utilities.
• Experience leading projects and infrastructure improvements in manufacturing.
• Ability to assess risks and implement practical solutions.
• Experience with change controls, investigations and RCA processes.
• Knowledge of electrical compliance and governance.
• Experience managing contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical reliability and asset improvement initiatives across the site.
• Drive infrastructure upgrade projects from concept through implementation and handover.
• Provide technical leadership on electrical systems, risks, and compliance.
• Support electrical safety programmes and regulatory standards compliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks to critical electrical assets and utilities.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and change control activities.
• Develop technical justifications and roadmaps to support reliability.
• Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure safe delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise critical improvements.
• Coach colleagues on electrical standards, reliability and risk management.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Asset management

Electrical safety

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Regulated manufacturing

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

MSD in Dundalk is seeking a Senior Specialist - Electrical Engineering to lead reliability of electrical assets, drive infrastructure upgrades, and ensure compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality and external partners to deliver risk-based improvements, manage change controls, and shape the site’s electrical strategy for long-term reliability and business continuity.