Job Title

Project Engineer – Dublin


The Role

  • Project Engineer
  • Dublin
  • Onsite role – Remote working is very limited with this role and therefore you should be living in or close to Dublin to be able to commute to the site as required
  • Permanent or Contractor Opportunity

Role Brief

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating, managing the design, installation and operational start up of new systems / equipment or system upgrades.

You will be responsible for project planning and delivery around new projects, systems changes and upgrades of systems.

Core Tasks:

  • To coordinate and manage the design, installation and operational start up of new systems / equipment or system upgrades.
  • To ensure that any system or equipment introduced under an assigned project are handed over to the end user to include transfer of knowledge, necessary training and ongoing requirements if applicable.
  • Work with external suppliers / sub-contractors to acquire components, materials and or equipment that meet client requirements and user requirements.
  • To manage sub-contractors or service providers in the execution of support activities / testing on site in accordance with client requirements.
  • To work with and coordinate cross functional teams for optimum project delivery and ensure project needs and outcomes are communicated accordingly.
  • To proactively resolve project challenges and where necessary escalate any issues to ensure the correct support and resources are allocated to resolve any issues foreseen or that occur during project implementation.
  • To provide Engineering support for Non Conformance Investigations
  • Implement CAPA Actions and Change Plan Tasks as needed.
  • To work with external vendors and suppliers and review design and handover packages /supporting documentation / test packs / protocols to ensure they meet the end need of the user, client requirements and any applicable Engineering standards.

Skills Brief

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role delivering projects in Pharma, Life Science of Medical Device (GMP) manufacturing environments.
  • Clear understanding of a range of automation systems technologies, regulations and standards.
  • Proven track record in a project delivery focused role in the above industry sectors.
  • Project engineering skills including budgeting, vendor and the generation, execution and approval of Qualification Life Cycle Documentation.
  • Experience in commissioning and qualification of projects of low, medium and major complexity.
  • A strong understanding or relevant standards and regulations such as ISO.

Person Brief

Candidates must have a level 8-degree qualification with minimum of 3 years’ relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. In addition to this, strong attention to detail, including the ability to proofread documents and to accurately translate customers’ requirements into meaningful end-user instructions consistently is required.

You should have a mix of relevant technical skills and knowledge as well as proven client and project management skills.

The candidate should be based in or near Dublin and able to travel onsite to the site daily as this is an onsite role. 

Opportunity Brief

This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. SL Controls offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.

Company Brief

SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world’s top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.

Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway, Limerick, Leinster and Florida USA.

We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEM’s and Technology providers.

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