Project Engineer

Project Engineer role at NNIT

Location: Mayo, Ireland (Westport, Co. Mayo) – Onsite

Type: Permanent or Contractor

Language: English

Mobility: Limited travel

Application Deadline: 26/09/2025

• Type of contract: Permanent or Contractor
• Location: Mayo, Ireland
• Language: English
• Mobility: Limited travel
• Application Deadline: 26/09/2025

• Project Engineer
• Westport, Co. Mayo
• Onsite role - the role is designated onsite and the chosen candidate must be available to be onsite daily
• Permanent or Contractor opportunity

Working onsite with a major client you will be responsible for safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Process Improvements, Automation, Aseptic processing, New Processing equipment with some Facility / utilities modifications to incorporate same. The primary responsibility of the role is to ensure that Projects meet their agreed goals/targets on time and on budget.

• Safely coordinate and lead cross functional project teams for the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope. Processing equipment would include e.g., Packaging equipment, Assembly equipment, Inspection equipment, Autoclaves, RABS & Isolator Filling machines, LAF units, Compounding skids, Vessels etc.
• Writing User Requirement Specifications.
• Selecting Vendors and completing Vendor evaluation matrix.
• Writing RCE's, placing orders, Project Management & Design review meetings.
• Working to the ASME BPE 2019 Standard and relevant ISPE Guidelines etc.
• Coordination of processing equipment installation and services hook up, working with Equipment Vendors and Engineering personnel.
• Lead the Project Team participation in Factory Acceptance Testing program.
• Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.
• Commissioning of equipment and Engineering support during qualification.

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a senior automation/systems engineering or project engineering role in Pharma, Life Sciences or Medical Devices manufacturing environments
• Project management experience with proven record of project delivery in Pharma, Life Sciences or Medical Devices manufacturing environments
• Assured self-starter with proven technical ability in automation systems engineering
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team setup
• Ability to work within a team using your own initiative to articulate and deliver specific functional requirements for all aspects of the project and work with members of various disciplines and functions across the project.
• Good team leading skills and ability to work closely with other areas/departments within an organization.

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or equivalent discipline/experience
• Experience of working in Biologics, Pharma, Life Sciences or Medical Devices manufacturing environments
• A project management qualification would be desirable but relevant experience can also be considered if you do not have a project management qualification
• Living in the Mayo or surrounding area or able and willing to relocate within a 1 to 2 month time frame (for this reason only candidates not requiring a work permit can be considered for this role)
• Available to travel - typically once a quarter or as required

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All candidates are encouraged to apply for the given job regardless of their gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, national and social origin, political opinion, disability, race, skin colour, and ethnic origin.

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• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting