Title:  Process Engineer

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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're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Working Environment and Location

• This position is 100% onsite in Tralee, Ireland.
• At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Purpose and 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.

Essential 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.

Benefits

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Why Astellas

• We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. 
• People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact. 

Learn more at Astellas.com

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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