Equipment Engineer

12 month contract opportunity for Cork based Equipment Engineer. Responsible for the introduction and validation of new equipment. This is a full time onsite role

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Value Streams to pinpoint potential areas for enhancing equipment through automation, vision systems, robotics, and more.
• Partners with Product Development to define equipment needs for new product introductions.
• Contributes to a team effort in outlining the specifications for new equipment (URS).
• Engages with vendors to assess equipment proposals, assist in vendor selection, and manage capital approval processes.
• Acts as a key team member in new equipment design evaluations and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Oversees the transfer and validation of equipment from other locations.
• Manages and implements departmental budgets and capital expenditures.

Skills & Experience

• Level 8 degree in Engineering-Manufacturing ,Mechanical or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of medical device manufacturing and equipment validation.
• Strong experience in creating and updating validation documentation, including URS, SFS, HDS, Work Instructions, SWS, Engineering studies, PFMCA, IQ and PQ.
• 2-4 years experience in the medical device industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.