Principal Instrumentation Engineer Maintenance & Reliability
Main Purpose and Objectives
The Principal Instrumentation Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting, directing, and providing subject matter expertise on electrical and instrumentation systems during both the start-up and operational phases of the site.
This role ensures the reliability and compliance of instrumentation systems while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Instrumentation Ownership
• Manage and own the site calibration program.
• Ensure optimal performance of instrumentation equipment, addressing root cause analysis (RCA), safety/quality deviations, equipment upgrades, obsolescence, and mean time between failure (MTBF).
• Liaise with health and regulatory authorities on relevant matters.
• Develop, implement, and oversee site calibration strategies.
Maintenance & Reliability
• Provide expert engineering support to maintenance teams and equipment owners.
• Ensure maintenance programs align with reliable operational standards.
• Lead equipment reliability improvements, identifying obsolescence and planning proactive replacements.
• Analyze predictive and condition-based monitoring data to prioritize follow-up actions.
• Ensure maintenance procedures align with global engineering standards and best practices.
Training & Development
• Deliver training to maintenance personnel on new equipment, methodologies, and techniques.
• Develop, review, and own departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement initiatives to enhance the maintenance program for plant reliability.
• Support the development of calibration standards and measurement uncertainty programs.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews to ensure GMP compliance.
Required Qualifications & Experience
• Education: Honours Level 8 Degree in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a maintenance/engineering role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Residency: Must reside in Ireland with a valid Stamp 4 or EU passport.
• Skills: Strong expertise in troubleshooting and equipment failure investigation.
• Familiarity with relevant EU directives (e.g., ATEX) and engineering standards (NSAI, NECI, IEC, ISO, etc.).
• Proven ability to independently manage projects and systems with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in GMP compliance and related documentation.
• Preferred: Knowledge of global maintenance processes and procedures. Experience in predictive maintenance technologies and data analysis.