Facilities Engineer

General Information

Description

About Astellas:

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Opportunity:

As a Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, procurement, and continuous improvement of all Facilities systems and equipment. You will oversee the implementation and adherence to the Energy Management System, ensuring that efficiency reviews of Facilities systems operations are conducted regularly. Additionally, you will play a key role in the efficient design review of all new equipment and processes, ensuring they align with best practices and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational/maintenance procedures to ensure best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Continuously improve Facilities and energy management systems for optimal operational and maintenance efficiency.
• Act as the SME owner of GMP & Non-GMP systems as required.
• Troubleshoot process-specific equipment and generate data/reports for Annual Product Quality Reviews and regulatory submissions.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams and support change control and commissioning/qualification activities.
• Maintain and improve the Energy Management System, ensuring compliance with energy policies, objectives, and relevant regulations.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Third-level qualification in Engineering or Science, or extensive proven experience in relevant fields, with experience in Pharmaceutical, Industrial, or Semiconductor processes.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, system validation, HVAC & Clean Systems (e.g., Purified Water, Pure Steam, WFI), and control systems; experience in Energy Management Systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety, Fire Systems, and Environmental Control Systems; excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach, good documentation practices, and a flexible work attitude.

Education:

• Third-level qualification in an Engineering or Science discipline, extensive related proven experience in the required areas or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Position is based in Tralee – Ireland.
• This position requires you to be 100% on-site/in the office.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.