A highly experienced Principal Instrumentation & Calibration Engineer is required to join a global Biotech business in Limerick. This is a senior engineering position within the Maintenance & Reliability function of a leading manufacturing site. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, subject matter expertise, and regulatory assurance in relation to instrumentation, calibration, and reliability engineering.

• Own and manage the site calibration programme, ensuring compliance with health authorities and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across all instrumentation systems, including reliability, equipment obsolescence, upgrades, deviations, and investigations.
• Lead reliability improvement programmes, analysing predictive and condition-based monitoring data to ensure maximum equipment availability.
• Support capital and re-capitalisation projects, including equipment specification, selection, and lifecycle management.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities during audits, representing the site as the SME for instrumentation and calibration.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, job plans, and technical documentation in line with global engineering standards.
• Deliver training and support to the Maintenance team on new equipment, technologies, and calibration standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen maintenance and reliability programmes.

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maintenance or engineering role, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of EU directives (e.g. ATEX) and relevant engineering standards (IEC, ISO, NSAI, NEC, etc.).
• Proven expertise in leading, developing or rolling out a site calibration programme.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, influence change, and drive results in a regulated environment.

• A senior role with strategic influence across maintenance and reliability operations.
• Opportunity to work in a world-class pharmaceutical facility with cutting-edge technologies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are prioritised.