Biotech Equipment Engineer

Biotech Equipment Engineer - Dun Laoghaire, DublinOffice/Project Location:Dun Laoghaire, DublinEmployment Type: ContractWork Location: Site BasedPay: €50 - €55 per hourExperience: 8+ years Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredBiotech Equipment Engineer - Dun Laoghaire, DublinOur client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoghaire, South Dublin. The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment. This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.An exciting and rare opportunity has presented for an Aseptic Process Owner Lead. Realisation of projects / equipment;Ensures that the design and construction meets all functional and regulatory requirements;Complete complex or novel assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and proceduresCoordinate company policies and develop procedures that affect multiple organizational unitsEmploy advanced engineering techniques and/or modifications of advanced techniques within area of engineering expertiseMaintain project budgets encompassing multiple disciplines for areas within assigned projectsProject ManagementSupervise, coordinate and review work of a small staff of engineers, associated and/or techniques within area of engineering expertiseApply knowledge of engineering principles and practices outside of area of discipline expertise to broad variety of assignments in related fieldsApplication of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projectsCoordinate the work of vendors, consultants and engineering firms on development of standard design documentsDesign EngineeringWork with project managers to complete design and engineering projects within schedule, budget and quality constraintsDevelop technical solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativityServes as peer-recognized engineering technology specialist in at least one area, with overall responsibility for determining design methodologies in that areaOperations EngineeringModificationsWork with research, manufacturing, process development, utilities, facilities, QA and validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for large and/or highly complex system modifications.Support continuous improvements efforts.Development tasks:Capital projects (Technical specialist)Non-Capital projects (Technical specialist / Project Manager)Authority (what does this role control)Technical project lead(contractors/vendors/line technicians)Functional leadership over the supporting staff / engineers within projects;Outputs (what does this role need to deliver)Complete actions and project activities according to the established timelinesOptimisation of cost/performance ratio within Engineering DepartmentContributes to the development of new techniques and proceduresSolid supervisory skills:Activity planning and oversightResource allocationWork review for quality, timelines and efficiencyExcellent communication skill, both written and verbal.Self-confident, think in solutions.Needs to be at ease in a structured environment and reporting.Good interpersonal skills, team playerAbility to adapt interactive style to othersAbility to work with various levels, both internal and external partiesAbility to manage contractors and vendors;Strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills;Cost control skills;Demonstrated collaborative conflict resolution skills;Project management skills;Knowledge of validation processes and protocols;Knowledge of available external resources;Ability to delegate and manage the project work of others;Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of problems;Ability to provide practical solutions consistent with organizational objectivesCompletion and follow-up skillsRequirementsBS degree in Engineering, science or related technological field of equivalent combination of education and experienceTypically 8+ years of relevant work experience with 6+ years in operations / manufacturing environmentIn depth disciplinary knowledgeDeveloped project management techniquesDirect experience with regulated environment (e.g. GMP, OSHA, EPA)Occasionally work outside office hoursFluency in English, both in oral and written communicationGood written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of (personal) computer software, specifically:MS officePreferred RequirementsExperience with project management and managing relations.Experience in working with different departments and groups in the organization.Familiarity with validation processes and protocolsKnowledge of (personal) computer software, specifically: SAPPackageContract role - Hourly rate €50 - €55 per hourMinimum 12 month contract with the possibility of an extension.