Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer - 18-Month Fixed Term Contract

Industry: Life Sciences / Biopharma

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team of a global leader in the life sciences industry at their state-of-the-art facility in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in reliability engineering, focusing on the implementation and continuous improvement of the Maintenance Excellence Programme (MEP). This role will drive root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) activities to ensure the effective maintenance and optimisation of equipment, systems, and utilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement Reliability Engineering and Asset Management programs
• Facilitate RCA and RCM to address reliability issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure maintenance and reliability objectives are met
• Support sustainability and energy management programs
• Assist in capital project planning and execution
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and internal policies

Qualifications and Experience:

• Third-level engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
• 5-10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in biopharma, food, or similar regulated industries
• Experience with reliability engineering, asset management, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, RCM, RCA)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Desirable Skills:

• Lean Six Sigma or similar certifications
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo)
• A track record of delivering reliability and maintenance projects within budget and on time

The Offer:

• An 18-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the life sciences industry
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Career development opportunities within a high-performance engineering team

If you are a driven Maintenance Engineer with a passion for reliability engineering and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join an organisation committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence.