Process Engineer
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We welcome individuals who thrive in highly technical environments, embrace problem‑solving and contribute to operational excellence.
Location and Working Environment
- This position is 100% onsite in Tralee, Ireland.
Purpose & Scope
- Provide technical support to operational and engineering areas ensuring efficient production performance, system compliance, and high‑quality manufacturing standards across DCS and other control systems.
Role and Responsibilities
- Support DCS and control systems ensuring compliance, performance and data integrity.
- Lead problem‑solving and troubleshoot process equipment to develop long‑term solutions.
- Manage CAPA implementation and ensure timely completion.
- Drive process optimisation, cost‑saving and energy‑reduction initiatives.
- Lead Lean Six Sigma CI activities and report area performance.
- Support technology transfer and commissioning of new processes and systems.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO, H&S, EMAS and environmental legislation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical/Biochemical) or equivalent experience.
- Industry experience in process engineering within regulated manufacturing.
- Technical proficiency in filtration, purification, control systems, validation and instrumentation.
- Proven ability to independently progress projects and support complex engineering activities.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent analytical expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience in drug manufacturing.
- Experience in cGMP start‑up environments.
- Experience with DCS/PLC systems.
What awaits you at Astellas?
- Collaboration with global experts in science and engineering.
- Direct contribution to safe, efficient and high‑quality manufacturing.
- Innovation‑oriented culture with development pathways.
- Supportive working environment focused on continuous improvement.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
- Impact
- Innovation
- Integrity
- One Astellas
- Accountability
- Courage
- Sense of Urgency
- Outcome Focus
Benefits
- Learn more at: https://www.astellas.com/en/careers
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.
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