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Principal Instrumentation & Calibration Engineer - Maintenance & Reliability


Reference:POR/261832 Location: Limerick
Qualification:DegreeExperience:5-7 Years
Job Type:PermanentSalary: Not Disclosed
May be suitable for: Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Engineering Manager

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.


Key Responsibilities
  • 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.

Candidate Profile
  • 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.

What This Role Offers
  • 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.

📩 Applications are now open. If you are an experienced engineering professional with expertise in instrumentation and calibration, and you are seeking a role where you can make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.



For further details please contact;Paula O’Reillyon 087 7094141 or send CV in confidence to [email protected]