R&D Development Engineer

R&D Development Engineer

Teva

Waterford, Ireland

The Opportunity

We would like to invite applications for the role of R&D Development Engineer at our site in Waterford.

This is a role that would ideally suit someone who is hands on and enjoys problem solving and seeing the bigger picture! This role will involve project managing along with practical problem solving as our R&D environment is constantly changing and we are looking for the right individual to contribute to and to join us on our journey.

This is a busy role with a lot of opportunity to develop and grow into the position as our R&D area evolves and we are looking for a proactive engineer who wants to join our team!

A Day in the Life of our R&D Development Engineer

• Lead problem solving for technical manufacturing issues,
• Hands on involvement in driving projects forward and using critical thinking to overcome roadblocks and work to deadlines
• Design manufacture processes and control strategies that deliver drug product of desired attributes for clinical and commercial production using a design for manufacturing (DfM) approach
• Identify and optimise critical process parameters to meet product performance criteria and to create robust processes
• Work closely with the cross functions R&D team to develop processes and improve manufacturing performance through monitoring and optimisation techniques and working within an Opex framework
• Support the execution of commercial and innovation R&D projects using appropriate engineering modelling tools such as CFD, Matlab, Python, MVDA, etc.
• Prepare and review technical presentations and report material, and present the issues, results and project progress as required

Shift Pattern

Please note- There may be a need for this role to be shift based. This will be discussed during the interview process.

Your Experience And Qualifications

Are you….

• Educated to Degree Level in Engineering with Industry Experience OR Masters qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline

Do you have….

• Excellent problem-solving skills and highly proficient in root cause analysis
• Either a Mechanical or Electrical background would be considered
• Having experience in both area, would be desireable
• A demonstrative ability to project manage time-sensitive projects.
• Relevant project management training/certification favourable, but not essential
• Experience in working to cGMP and compliance requirements is desirable but not essential
• Confidence in your communication skills
• Strong planning and organising skills & adaptable to changing priorities