Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship

Closing date for applications is 17th March 2025.  

Are you looking to kick start a career in Engineering and get an education while getting paid?!  

If so, Pfizer Grange Castle has an apprenticeship opportunity within a state-of-the-art Biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant for you!

In partnership with the Irish MedTech Association & IBEC our Engineering network within Pfizer Grange Castle we are seeking candidates for a Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship. This is a 3-year program combining part time learning and work placement, leading to attainment of Manufacturing Engineering Degree (Level 7).

This programme includes both technical and academic content with a key focus on manufacturing. This is an opportunity to join a world class facility who is dedicated to bringing therapies that will significantly improve patients’ lives.

  

We offer...  

Exposure to different engineering disciplines (Automation, Plant Engineering & Equipment Technology) with an opportunity to become an active team member of one of these departments during the programme.The Automation Department support, develop and maximise the control systems for manufacturing, utility and building control throughout the site. The team consists of both Engineers and Technicians and is responsible for the front-line support, system maintenance, continuous improvements, and project support. Automation personnel are responsible for systems validation and documentation throughout the lifecycle to ensure the GMP systems are kept in a validated state. The Automation infrastructure and data platforms including servers, workstations, controllers, networks, databases, and historians are maintained by Automation. The Equipment Technology Department is responsible for bringing in new equipment to site. From initial conversations with vendors, detailed design work, testing equipment before it is shipped from the supplier right up to qualification testing when installed here on site and handover to Operations. We also support Operations with investigations, continuous improvement projects, decommissioning of equipment and general technical support. Our engineers are Subject Matter Experts in various types of equipment and can provide a wide variety of support where required.The Plant Engineering Department is responsible for execution of maintenance and calibration of QC laboratory equipment and process instrumentation, ownership of computerised maintenance management system and governing site maintenance and calibration procedures, delivery of six sigma and continuous improvement program in Engineering, assembly of maintenance strategies for equipment pre-qualification, provision of reliability analytics and completion of FMEA on critical assets, management of site spare parts procurement provision and replenishment. Our Team are Subject Matter Experts in Maintenance and Calibration practices and execution, asset performance and six sigma analytics.The opportunity to learn about different manufacturing processes, technologies, engineering capital projects, automation systems, utility systems, commissioning & qualification of GMP and non GMP equipment.Work under the guidance of an experienced technical mentor who will focus on you, your development needs, and your academic path.Hugely empowering training structures.   Sports and social club, on-site canteen facilities.

Benefits for you:

Get a national qualification while workingEarn while you learn – get a contract and salaryGain excellent industry experience and mentoringGain excellent career prospectsWork in a friendly, professional environmentGain experience working within a large and experienced technical teamDuring the 8-month industrial block, successful apprentices will get hands-on exposure to engineering problem solving. This hands-on exposure will be coupled with protocol/report writing, drafting procedures, progress updates and attending regular team meetings.Development of presentation skills.

Requirements:

You must have completed Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) Grade 06 at ordinary level in 5 subjects including English and Maths. A grade 04 or higher would be desirable in ordinary level MathsMature student with relevant experience and qualification route if over 23 years of ageCan demonstrate a keen interest in this apprenticeship during the selection process by referencing Engineering related hobbies and/or personal interests.Demonstrate Pfizer values: Excellence, Joy, Equity, CourageAvailability to start in Summer 2025Flexibility to attend academic block in Sligo IT (4 months full time per year) and complete industry experience on site at Pfizer Grange Castle (8 months full time per year)

Additional Detail

The recruitment Process for the Engineering apprenticeship will be immediate, with a Summer 2025 intake.Please attach a copy of your Leaving Cert results with your CV.To be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.Please note there is no relocation support available for this position.Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.Due to high volume of applications, we will be contacting successful candidates only.

Additional Information 

In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland. 

Please note there is no relocation support available for this position 

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How to apply 

Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

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Purpose  

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. 

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees. 

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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