Equipment Engineer

Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.

With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

NeoDyne is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to support one of our key client sites on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work closely with the NeoDyne team and play a critical role in delivering automation expertise across the Cork based site.

This role has a strong focus on equipment validation, compliance, and documentation, with exposure to advanced automation technologies including robotics and vision systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the revalidation of automated production lines in compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ / OQ / PQ) for manufacturing equipment
• Ensure accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation for all validation activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver validation activities within agreed timelines
• Troubleshoot and resolve validation and equipment-related issues efficiently
• Support the introduction, transfer, and validation of new equipment, including site-to-site transfers
• Participate in equipment design reviews, FATs, and vendor selection processes
• Work with Value Streams to identify and implement equipment and automation improvements (e.g. robotics, vision systems)
• Partner with Product Development to define equipment requirements for new product introduction (NPI)
• Engage with vendors on equipment specifications, proposals, and capital approvals
• Provide technical support to debug and resolve production issues on automated systems
• Champion the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Quality Systems and regulatory requirements
• Support the development of team technical capability and troubleshooting skills
• Provide technical leadership on equipment reliability, maintenance, and validation strategy
• Plan and execute validation activities in line with E&AS requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline
• Proven experience in equipment validation within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of automated production systems
• Experience with vision systems (e.g. Cognex, Keyence)
• Experience with robotics (e.g. Epson, Universal Robots)
• Strong technical documentation and report writing skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

Desired / Nice to Have

• Experience in software validation
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, GMP)

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

·      Work well as part of a team.

·      Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.

·      Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.

·      Can prioritise and coordinate work.

·      Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

·      Can multitask and work well under pressure.

·      Are a strategic business thinker.

What’s on Offer

·       Competitive hourly rate based on experience

·       Paid overtime available, depending on project demands

·       Flexible working hours may be accommodated in line with project requirements

·       Opportunity to work on a high-profile medical device site with a collaborative, technically strong team

·       Chance to be part of NeoDyne’s network of engineering professionals, contributing to impactful automation solutions in the life sciences sector

NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

Applicants must hold a valid EU passport or have the legal right to work in Ireland (e.g. Stamp 4).

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