Maintenance Technician – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility specialising in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API). We are looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of production equipment, utilities, and systems.
This is a hands-on role in a highly regulated environment, ideal for someone with a strong background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of process equipment, utilities, and support systems.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation faults.
- Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns, minimizing downtime and ensuring production continuity.
- Maintain and optimise the performance of specialized systems, including lyophilizers, purified water systems, process control and building management systems, chromatography equipment, chillers, HVAC, vacuum systems, VOC scrubbers, ATEX-rated equipment, and boilers.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, SOPs, and safety regulations.
- Accurately document work orders, daily checks, and maintenance records using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Support regulatory inspections and audits by maintaining proper documentation and adhering to industry standards.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations.
- Track and manage engineering records, documentation, and performance metrics.
What You’ll Need
- Technical qualification (Level 6 or higher) in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in maintenance roles within pharmaceutical, API, biotech, or similarly regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs, instrumentation, and automation.
- Familiarity with GMP, FDA, HPRA, and safety regulations.
- Experience using CMMS for maintenance planning and record-keeping.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
- Proficiency in English.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, API, Biotech, or Medical Devices).
- Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies.
- Certification in Hazardous Area Equipment (EX) or ATEX compliance is an advantage.
- Strong IT skills, including experience with SCADA, PCS, BMS, and automated control systems.
- Previous maintenance experience in API manufacturing.
- Experience with SAP CMMS.
What’s on Offer
- Day shift schedule Monday-Friday (call out rota for ooo breakdowns)
- Competitive salary: €60,000 – €64,000 DOE
- Performance bonus
- Fixed-Term Contract (FTC): 12 or 18 months.
What’s Next
Apply now via LinkedIn or reach out for more information.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re interested in similar opportunities, please get in touch with Hayley.
hmcmahon@sigmar.ie +353 1 474 4605 as we have a range of roles available in pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering.
