Junior Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking a Junior Engineer - Technical Training & Digital Capability Co-ordinator for a leading pharmaceutical company in South Dublin.

The Engineer to support the development and implementation of technical training for Engineering and Maintenance personnel supporting high-speed automated inspection, assembly and robotic equipment.

This role provides an opportunity to develop a strong understanding of complex automated manufacturing equipment while taking ownership of a defined technical training and digital capability improvement programme.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Working with experienced System Owners, Maintenance Managers, Engineers, Technicians and equipment vendors, the successful candidate will review existing and vendor-supplied training materials, identify opportunities for improvement and help develop structured, practical training programmes for the Engineering and Maintenance teams.


• The role will also support the adoption of PlantPulse and approved AI/digital tools, helping Engineering and Maintenance personnel use equipment data and emerging technologies more effectively for troubleshooting, reliability improvement and productivity.


• Develop a strong technical understanding of the automated syringe inspection, vial inspection, autoinjector assembly and associated robotic equipment.


• Review existing and vendor-supplied technical training materials and identify opportunities to improve their structure, content and effectiveness.


• Work with System Owners, Engineers, Technicians and equipment vendors to develop structured and practical technical training programmes.


• Coordinate the rollout of technical training across Engineering and Maintenance personnel on four shifts.


• Support the development of competency assessments and methods to measure training effectiveness and identify remaining knowledge gaps.


• Coordinate the rollout of the Technician Electrical Training programme across the Maintenance organisation.


• Support and progressively drive adoption of PlantPulse within the Technician group, helping personnel use equipment data and digital tools to improve troubleshooting, condition monitoring and equipment reliability.


• Identify practical opportunities for approved AI tools to improve Engineering and Maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, technical analysis, reporting, knowledge sharing and routine administrative tasks.


• Develop guidance and provide introductory training to Engineering and Maintenance personnel on the effective and appropriate use of approved AI tools.


• Develop and maintain project plans, actions, training metrics and progress reports, providing regular updates to Engineering and Maintenance management.


• Capture feedback and lessons learned from training activities and use these to continuously improve the training programme.

What you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronic, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• Strong technical aptitude and an interest in automated manufacturing equipment, controls, robotics and equipment reliability.


• Internship, placement or up to two years' experience within pharmaceutical, medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments.


• Exposure to automated manufacturing equipment, PLCs, robotics, machine vision, electrical systems or high-speed mechanical equipment.


• Experience developing or delivering technical presentations or training.


• Experience using AI, data analytics or digital tools to solve technical problems or improve productivity.


• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing principles would be advantageous but is not essential


• Strong technical curiosity, communication skills and an interest in automation, equipment reliability, digitalisation and technical training.


• Strong communication and presentation skills with the confidence to work with Engineers, Technicians, equipment vendors and management.


• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of defined projects and follow actions through to completion.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.


• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital productivity tools.


• Interest in AI, data analytics and emerging digital technologies and their application within Engineering and Manufacturing.

Willingness to learn complex equipment and develop sufficient technical knowledge to understand and communicate equipment operation and troubleshooting principles.