General Information

Job Advert Title
Co-Op Student - Engineering (Capsules)
Location
Ireland
Function/Business Area
Manufacturing
Department
Engineering Technicians Capsules
Employment Class
Intern/Student/Trainee (I)

Description

Engineering - Co-Op Student (Capsules)


Building your career at Astellas continues to offer inspiring challenges and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It is a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Based in our Killorglin, Kerry site. This role reports to the Lead Pharma Manu Ops KP (Capsule Production).

Department Function:

Provide support to the Capsule Production Business Unit.


Main Position functions:

·       Student work experience supporting Capsule Production.

About This Job

Technical Support

  • Provide Technical and QA support services to the unit.
  • Support the delivery of ESQDC unit targets.
  • Ensure an effective & efficient line & processes.
  • Drive Business Unit continuous performance improvement.
  • Maintain a visible line & process Quality Management system.
  • Support the unit by developing robust process & systems to ensure delivery of effective quality.
  • Support Continuous Improvement through Kaizen and Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Manage, plan & coordinate relevant performance improvement projects. Support capital and non-capital investment projects impacting on unit.
  • Manufacturing Batch Record reviews.
  • Customer Complaint Investigations.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

  • Studying a 3rd level degree qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering or Chemistry discipline.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, awareness, attention to detail, team player.
  • This position requires excellent self-starting skills and requires a “solution focused” individual to problem solve.
  • Respects others, embraces individual differences and actively seeks to understand colleagues’ cultural needs, perspectives, and backgrounds.
  • Sets ambitious, challenging targets and objectives and is relentless in his/her efforts to deliver against them. Shows commitment and drive when faced with a challenge.
  • Positively affects the opinions, behaviours, and actions of others inside and outside of Astellas. Fosters cooperation and teamwork.

Join us in this dynamic role and contribute to our team's success at Astellas. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey.



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.

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.