Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units. Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company's first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company's growing biologics portfolio. The Role BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a permanent Manufacturing Engineer. Reporting to the Downstream Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will be the System Owner for Downstream Process Equipment providing engineering support for Manufacturing systems and equipment. Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support for Downstream Manufacturing Equipment performance within the Multi-Product Cell Culture (MPCC) building.
2. Engineering owner for specific manufacturing areas and systems, focused on acquiring an in-depth knowledge of process design and equipment operation to support Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Automation.
3. Primary System Engineer for Column Pack and UFDF Unit Operations.
4. Provide support to Manufacturing Operations on troubleshooting equipment, process, and automation issues.
5. Supporting/leading manufacturing/process equipment investigations and continuous improvement projects.
6. Ensuring system compliance with all Regulatory requirements including Quality (cGDP/GMP's), and EHS requirements & procedures.
7. Supporting internal and external audits as the Manufacturing Engineering Technical resource.
8. Responsible for Clean in Place (CIP), Sanitisations and Steam in Place (SIP) changes, optimisations, and performance.
9. Accountable for redlining, reviewing, and approving of Automation Design Specifications in support to implementation of software changes to the Process Automation System (PAS).
10. Manufacturing engineering equipment lead for new product introduction with support for equipment capability assessments, new equipment requirements and recipe design.
11. Develop goals into appropriate scope and deliverables with demonstrated ability to meet agreed timelines. Plan and execute work assignments with ability to interpret results and report out to peers and stakeholders.
12. Have a systematic approach to completing work activities, be willing to take on new activities, look to improve and contribute to building a sense of purpose within the team.
13. Champion the use of new methods/technologies, continuous improvement, and data analytics (OSI PI and SEEQ).

1. The successful candidate will preferably have a BS in Engineering (Chemical, Bioprocessing or Mechanical preferred) with 2-3 years plus experience (or equivalent) with manufacturing equipment support in the Biotechnology manufacturing industry.
2. Understanding of process design, construction, and qualification in accordance with Bio-Pharmaceutical Engineering principles.
3. Knowledgeable and experienced in engineering principles related to typical biopharmaceutical downstream processing and support equipment including, but not limited to, Filtration, CIP, SIP, and Chromatography.
4. Candidates must be effective in both a team environment and an individual contributor role with minimal supervision.
5. Ability to work extended hours or a modified work schedule as required for coverage of 24/7 manufacturing operation. The position is Monday through Friday, first shift, but requires on-call availability.
6. The job requires levels of technical knowledge, and the candidate should have the ability to proactively troubleshoot.
7. Knowledge of Delta V, or other process automation software required; ability to use process historian and analyze data to assist troubleshooting.

1. You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases.
2. You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
3. You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance.