Equipment / Process Engineer

1. General Information:

Job Title: Equipment/Process Engineer

Department: Technical Operations (Bio-Vaccines Suites Operating Unit)

Position Reports to: Technical Operations Lead

2. Job Purpose

Provide process engineering support to the ongoing requirements of the Vaccines Operating Unit (OpU). The process engineer is responsible for providing support to the operating unit ensuring that the equipment is robust, reliable and all issues are resolved to support the effective and efficient manufacture and disposition of product.

3. Job Responsibilities:

Lead investigations for equipment and process related issues, providing product/process impact assessments, appropriate root cause analysis and effective CAPA implementation.

Provide equipment technical support/troubleshooting and implement process/equipment CAPA’s and improvements.

Use Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) and the Digital Operations Centre (DOC) to drive success in the Safety, Quality, Supply, Finance and People metrics.

Identify process & equipment improvements, safety initiatives and develop these into Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.

Support the shift engineering teams with routine technical support and troubleshooting.

As a SME represent the Technical Operations Process Engineering team during regulatory inspections.

Ensure all equipment installed is safe, compliant with industry standards and provide engineering and equipment qualification support.

Execute equipment validation & revalidation protocols.

Provide technical training on process and equipment as required by Engineering and Operations.

Support the consistent application of maintenance systems, standards and best practice.

Champion and Support Energy saving programs/projects within the Operating Unit.

Develop and maintain productive collaboration onsite with all departments and off-site relations with global engineering.

Lead/ represent Tech Ops Process Engineering on short duration project teams where responsibilities would include SME technical oversight whilst ensuring overall project objectives of scope, cost and schedule are adhered to.

Work to implement a culture of Right-First Time and Zero Defects through partnerships with Operations and Core Engineering and Core Technical Services.

4. Education & Experience

Third level Qualification in Science, Engineering or equivalent is preferred, though not essential.

Exceptions may be considered where relevant skills, experience, and application exist (this may be supplemented by further education in parallel).

3-5 years’ experience in the Engineering Industry, preferably Biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical.

· Experience and working knowledge of validation/revalidation systems.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

· Experience working with the compliance systems eQMS and QTS or similar.

· Working knowledge of MCS and PI.

· Experience of regulatory inspections.

3-5 years’ experience in the Engineering Industry, preferably Biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical.

5. People/Values

· Demonstrate the GC values.

· Adhere to all HR Policies as appropriate.

· Personal Development plans focus on the 70:20:10 guidelines.

· Proactive engagement with key stakeholders.

· Best practices developed and shared with other teams /sites.

· Best practices actively sought and copied.

· Proactive & effective communication.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

All applicants must have relevant authorisation to live and work in Ireland.

We will only accept applications from colleagues via the formal route within Workday. Please do not submit paper or e-mail applications.

In line with good development planning, colleagues should discuss their suitability and/or readiness for a vacancy with their line manager prior to application. Colleagues are required to inform their manager if they are invited to attend interview. Where a line manager is not able to support an application either for suitability, readiness or business reasons, and a colleague continues to make an application, it is possible that an offer may not be made or may be withdrawn.

Applications not received by the closing date will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances and will require the support of your senior management team.

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Additional Information

In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

How to apply

Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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