Calibration Engineer 1

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:    

The successful candidate will be responsible performing all internal calibrations within the Grifols Calibration department to the Grangecastle Manufacturing Facility.

• Maintain all documentation in an organised and controlled manner in compliance with GMP and site SOP’s.
• Mentor Calibration technicians 
• The Calibration Engineer  will be responsible for maintaining calibration schedules,
• Develop a monthly report to detail the current schedule for the maintenance manager
• Highlight any defects with calibration equipment and arrange repair
• Maintain the calibration lab to high standards
• Have a very good attention to detail
• Liaise with the various department supervisors and managers to ensure that calibration schedules are well executed and have been documented.
• Participate in the weekly Maintenance department meeting to update on the calibration department activities
• Setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, level, pH and conductivity analysers, control valves and a wide range of instruments on Utility and process systems
• Be familiar with LAB calibration requirements
• Liaise with any suppliers required to perform outsourced calibration tasks.
• Arrange for any quotations for calibration equipment or outsourced calibration requirements
• Ensure all calibrations are completed as per the appropriate calibration procedure.
• Maintain all documentation in an organised and controlled manner in compliance with company regulations.
• Work with Grifols area owners personnel as required to facilitate calibration activities, using SAP QM (Training provided for SAP)
• Trend and analyse performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of calibration systems. 
• Engage in Grifols CI (Continuous Improvement) program and initiate within the calibration department a  Safety Good Catch program
• Adhere to strict gowning procedures and use good clean room behaviours while working in cleanrooms 
• Work with outsourced calibration personnel as required to facilitate calibration activities, 
• Develop and implement systems for scheduling and documenting the performance of calibration activities. 
• Fully engage with site safety requirements
• Setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, level, balancing, density, viscosity instrumentation, UV, pH, conductivity analysers and control valves. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES    

As Calibration Engineer your job responsibilities will include:

• Setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, level, pH and conductivity analysers, control valves and a wide range of instruments on Utility and process systems
• Be familiar with LAB calibration requirements
• Liaise with any suppliers required to perform outsourced calibration tasks.
• Arrange for any quotations for calibration equipment or outsourced calibration requirements
• Ensure all calibrations are completed as per the appropriate calibration procedure.
• Maintain all documentation in an organised and controlled manner in compliance with company regulations.
• Work with Grifols area owners personnel as required to facilitate calibration activities, using SAP QM (Training provided for SAP)
• Develop and implement systems for scheduling and documenting the performance of calibration activities. 
• Trend and analyse performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of calibration systems. 
• Engage in Grifols CI (Continuous Improvement) program and initiate within the calibration department a  Safety Good Catch program

KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Qualified Engineer (Instrumentation)
• City & Guilds 225 Parts 1, 2 & 3, or Diploma in Industrial Automation & Controls or Applied Physics and Instrumentation 
• 3 years working experience in industry, preferably in a pharmaceutical or relevant GMP manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and engineering documentation 
• Literacy in Computer Operating Systems and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc 
• Willingness and Ability to develop a proficiency in engineering type-specific software programs and systems 
• Excellent Communication / Documentation and Interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with Manager/Supervisor to ensure the job gets completed in a compliant manner.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• 5 years experience in a similar regulated environment
• Microsoft office 
• SAP Experience
• Qualifications
• Qualified Engineer (Instrumentation)

Our Benefits Include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are 5% employer and 5% employee
• Private Medical Insurance for the employee
• Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
• Succession planning and internal promotions
• Education allowance
• Wellness activities - Social activities eg. Padel, Summer Events

We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply – we're excited to hear from you

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Location: EMEA : Ireland : Dublin || EMEA : Ireland : Home Office:Grange Castle (Dublin) 

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