Calibration Technician

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Job Description

About the role:

The Calibration Technician will assist in the calibration, testing and repair of a variety of standard instrumentation and specialist equipment, to meet the relevant industry practices and regulations, as directed by the Calibration Lead. 
The role will cover the performance of calibration duties for the entire Takeda Ireland Limited (Bray) facility.

How will you contribute:

• Perform calibration activities on various instruments including temperature, humidity, pressure, weight, flow, speed, conductivity, pH, and viscosity devices in compliance with cGMP and internal procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation faults identified during calibration processes.
• Report calibration non-conformances immediately in a traceable manner and initiate deviation reports when required.
• Accurately document calibration results in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) following ALCOA+ principles.
• Monitor and ensure calibration reference standards are within date and properly labeled; notify the Calibration Lead of upcoming expirations.
• Maintain compliance with site-specific training requirements.
• Keep the work environment clean, organized, and aligned with 5S principles.
• Follow all EHS risk assessments for elevated-risk calibration tasks and report accidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions.
• Participate in on-site routine safety inspections and Gemba walks related to calibration activities.
• Adhere to HR policies, including timely absence reporting.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Calibration Lead within the scope of the role.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Time-served Electrical & Instrumentation apprenticeship, or relevant technical qualification such as:
  • ONC/HNC in Electronics / Instrumentation / Control Systems
  • City & Guilds FTC in Electronics or Control & Instrumentation
  • Or an equivalent qualification

• Proven experience performing calibrations in a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment, preferably with exposure to Clean Rooms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with measurement and instrumentation devices.

• Experience with CMMS tools (e.g., SAP, Maximo, ProCal) for logging calibration data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Committed to seeing tasks through to completion.
• Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of Bray, Co. Wicklow.

What you can look forward to with us:

• Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
• Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
• Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
• Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
• Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
• Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

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