About this role
Graduate Engineer Date posted: 2026 Department/Group: Engineering Job Category: Entry Level Location: Tipperary Job Code/Req#: tbc Level/Salary Range: €35,000 - €38,000 Travel Required: Yes HR Contact: Diana Highbloom Position Type: Staff Job Description This role is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to develop hands-on automation experience within a world class pharmaceutical manufacturing site. Overview: The Graduate Engineer will get exposure to GMP-regulated environments and will be working alongside experienced Automation and Process Engineers, supporting projects focused on manufacturing systems, process controls, data integrity, and equipment automation within a highly regulated environment. Scope: Automation: − Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for automated systems and equipment. Documentation: − Assist with development of URS/FRS documentation and contribute to system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. − Support change controls deviations, corrective actions, and documentation updates in compliance with site procedures. Cross-Functional Collaboration: − Support automation activities across manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory equipment within a GMP environment. Risk and Compliance: − Assist in configuring, testing, and troubleshooting automation systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA, DCS Systems – Allen Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV). − Participate in performing routine system checks, alarm reviews, and basic troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers. − Assist with ensuring all work is compliant with GMP, GAMP5, data integrity, and site safety requirements. Qualifications: − Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Chemical, or related engineering discipline. − Technical Expertise: Understanding of GMP manufacturing environments (through previous placement, graduate program or internship in pharma/biopharma) - Preferred. − Innovation Mindset: Strong interest in automation Technologies (PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, instrumentation). − Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. − Experience with Automation Systems or platforms. − Knowledge of GAMP5, CSV, data integrity, or validation principles. Characteristics: − Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills. − Meticulous in your approach whilst having the ability to prioritize workload ensuring the management of many tasks at once, with a calm and level-headed approach- Highly adaptable and quick to learn new information. − Strong listening skills and ability to understand others’ viewpoints. − Possess a strong work ethic and relentless attitude to achieve success. − High levels of tenacity and desire to go above and beyond. − Open to a culture of innovation, professional development and collaborating with others. − An honest and transparent attitude to work with others. Addt'l duties/skills may be req.