23 Chemical Engineer jobs in Ireland

Senior Chemical Engineer – Limerick (Permanent Role)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a
Senior Chemical Engineer
to join a leading manufacturing facility based in
Limerick
. This position offers the chance to play a key role in a high-performing production environment, working with advanced process systems and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The Role

As Senior Chemical Engineer, you will take ownership of a key area within the production process, ensuring consistent performance, reliability, and quality output. You'll act as a technical lead for your section, supporting both production and maintenance teams, identifying process improvements, and driving operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on, technically focused role requiring initiative, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently within a structured and safety-driven manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise performance within an assigned area of the production process.
• Monitor and analyse process data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimisation activities.
• Contribute to projects involving process upgrades, commissioning, and new equipment.
• Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering
  (essential).
• Minimum
  4 years' experience
  in a process or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, bio/pharma, alumina, or general process industries is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position based in
  Limerick
  .
• Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE).
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, large-scale processes.
• Genuine career progression potential within a global industrial group.

Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career? Apply today.
The Role.
We are seeking a
Chemical Engineer
to join our HSQE Department. This role will combine technical chemical engineering expertise with health, safety, environmental and quality (HSQE) practices to ensure safe and sustainable project delivery. The successful candidate will support compliance, risk management, and innovation in chemical and environmental processes across our operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
Provide chemical engineering expertise in areas such as water treatment, gas safety, hazardous substances, and environmental protection.

Support the HSQE team in managing chemical hazards and ensuring compliance with REACH, COSHH, and Irish/EU safety regulations.

Lead risk assessments related to chemical processes, hazardous materials, and environmental discharges on projects.

Advise project teams on the safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of chemicals.

Assist in developing and delivering training programmes for staff on chemical safety and environmental compliance.

Work with the Environmental Officer to ensure sustainability and pollution prevention in line with GMC's environmental management system (ISO

Monitor and analyse chemical/environmental data to identify risks and recommend improvements.

Investigate incidents involving chemicals or environmental hazards and support root cause analysis.

Contribute to innovation projects (e.g. new water treatment methods, sustainable materials, carbon reduction initiatives).

Ensure compliance with HSQE audits, inspections, and continuous improvement processes (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO

The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:
Degree in Chemical Engineering (or related discipline).

Proven experience in chemical engineering, ideally within utilities, construction, or environmental sectors.

Knowledge of Irish/EU health, safety, and environmental regulations relating to chemicals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply engineering principles to HSQE challenges.

Excellent communication and report-writing skills
.
Become a part of something bigger.
At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise.

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Our Future.
Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland's leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.

One of our core values is to
"Focus on the Future"
.

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people's quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland's infrastructure of tomorrow, today.

Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Engineer within our Dublin facility.

This position will be part of the Engineering and will be accountable process engineering for site Capital Projects, with a strong emphasis on biopharmaceutical manufacturing systems and cGMP compliance. You will work cross-functionally with all Senior Leadership/engineering teams and the site EHS to ensure adherence to company specific and local regulations.

What You Will Do
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Provide chemical and process engineering expertise during the business, concept and front-end engineering phases- with particular emphasis on building date driven business cases.
• Generate and review process engineering deliverables such as technical specifications, P&IDs, vendor documentation, and commissioning protocols.
• Provide technical expertise in bioprocessing equipment design, specification, installation, and commissioning, including piping and instrumentation, utilities, and process control systems.
• Partner with Operations, Validation, and Quality to ensure new systems meet cGMP, regulatory, and business continuity requirements.
• Lead and support the delivery of capital projects with a strong chemical/process engineering focus, ensuring systems are designed, installed, meet process requirements, safety standards, and EU regulatory compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle: pre-initiation, concept, FEED, detail design, construction, C&Q and handover to operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership team, including utilities, maintenance, operations, MS&T
• Conduct site walks, system acceptance reviews, and risk assessments to ensure projects are delivered safely and effectively.
• Ensure project execution aligns with site and corporate engineering standards, while supporting knowledge transfer to operations teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring robust engineering solutions are implemented within budget and schedule.
• Contribute to the development of the site's long-range capital plan, bringing a strong chemical/process engineering perspective.

What Skills You Will Need
In order to excel in this role, you will need:

• Engineering 3rd level qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years' hands-on chemical engineering experience, including applying core principles within a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical setting.
• Experience in a process or biopharmaceutical cGMP regulated environment
• Strong experience in bioprocessing equipment specification, operations.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines in a pharma/biotech setting.
• Familiarity with project execution methodologies (project management qualification is desirable but not essential).
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally both at a site and global level.

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, If You Are Ready To
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world's leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status
Regular

Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid

Shift
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s)
Required Skills:
Bioprocessing, Capital Projects, cGMP Compliance, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Process Design, Process Equipment Design, Project Engineering, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Management, Vendor Risk Management

Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date:
09/3/2025

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Senior Chemical Engineer - Limerick

My client, a well-established organisation in the manufacturing industry, is looking to appoint a Senior Chemical Engineer to join the Production Process Team. The role is based at their Limerick facility and will report directly to the Production Manager.

With a strong track record in delivering high-quality products to both Irish and international standards, my client operates modern, energy-efficient plants and continues to invest in advanced production technologies.

Purpose of the Role
The Senior Chemical Engineer will provide technical expertise and support primarily to the production department, while also assisting the maintenance function. Areas of focus include:

• Crushing and grinding (comminution) equipment
• Process performance including heat transfer, material and mass balances, and process design
• Kiln performance and quality control
• Performance monitoring and continuous process improvement
• Health and safety considerations

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead projects and process improvement initiatives
• Direct contractors on specific assignments and projects
• Assist with kiln overhauls, plant start-ups, and commissioning
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement improvement programmes
• Prepare, update, and maintain technical manuals and process documentation

This role requires a strong technical background with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments at all stages of the production process.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• 3-4 years of relevant industrial experience
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• Project management skills and business acumen

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please send your profile to Jennifer Barron - or call

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Process Chemical Engineer is required by CareerWise recruitment to work with our Limerick based biotech client. 12-month contract position.

Process Chemical Engineer to provide technical process design support for Bioprocess systems on new Process Area CAPEX project.

Responsibilities:

• Generation User Requirement Specification (URS) for assigned systems.
• Reviews and approves Basis of Design (BOD) and detail design of assigned systems i.e. PFDs, P&IDs, etc.
• Ensures procurement packages (bill of materials (BOM), datasheets, cutsheets etc) meet Regeneron equipment specifications.
• Tracks HAZOP action items and ensures action items are incorporated into system design.
• Attends 30%, 60% and 90% model reviews ensuring systems meet operational, safety and ergonomic requirements.
• Reviews and approves system lifecycle documentation (FS. SDS, IO lists, etc) and ensures they meet requirements.
• Attends factory acceptance test (FAT) of associated equipment if required.
• Attends automation software bench FAT if required.
• Supervises and executes Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities.
• Generates FAT, SAT and commissioning protocols for assigned equipment and ensures protocols meet specifications.
• Ensures Vendor Document Requirements (VDR) meet requirements.
• Builds Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and spare parts lists on Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Requirements:

• Requires BS/BEng in Chemical, Process or Mechanical engineering with 3 - 5 years related experience. Direct experience with biopharmaceutical process equipment is preferred. May substitute relevant experience for education.
• Experience with design and commissioning within biopharmaceutical sector would be desirable.
• Experience with DeltaV would be desirable

Please call James Farrar today for further information email:

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Chemical / Bioprocess Engineer

The Chemical/Bioprocess Engineer will provide technical expertise in centrifugation and depth filtration unit operations within biopharmaceutical downstream processing. The role involves process optimization, scale-up, and troubleshooting to support manufacturing consistency and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process characterization and optimization of centrifugation and depth filtration steps for biologics purification.
• Evaluate equipment performance and develop scale-down models to support process understanding.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and process validation.
• Analyze process data and implement improvements to enhance yield, throughput, and process robustness.
• Support investigations and root cause analyses for deviations related to filtration and clarification operations.
• Author and review technical documentation including protocols, reports, and process descriptions.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and internal teams for process upgrades and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in downstream bioprocess engineering, with a focus on centrifugation and depth filtration.
• In-depth knowledge of fluid dynamics, filter media selection, and separation principles.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing and process validation requirements.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Manager, Process/Projects Engineer – Wexford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Manager, Process/Projects Engineer
to join a leading manufacturing and innovation facility based in
Wexford Town
. This permanent role is central to the site's engineering group, driving capital projects, process improvements, sustainability initiatives, and providing expert process engineering support.

This position will suit a highly skilled engineer with a proven background in large-scale manufacturing, strong project management expertise, and the ability to deliver innovative solutions in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage diverse capital and high-profile projects from proposal through to implementation, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Prepare and manage technical project proposals, budgets, and capital plans.
• Manage external contractors and consultants across all project phases, including scope, tendering, and performance monitoring.
• Drive process improvements in quality, productivity, energy efficiency, and cost optimisation.
• Support R&D, process development, and scale-up activities.
• Provide expert process engineering support across operations, technical, and engineering teams.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Contribute to sustainability and zero-carbon initiatives, particularly in utilities and energy efficiency.
• Ensure up-to-date documentation, regulatory compliance, and safeguarding of company assets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (e.g. food, beverage, pharma, healthcare).
• Strong experience managing capital projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage design and construction contracts within the process industry.
• Expertise in process safety standards (e.g. COMAH, Seveso, ATEX, HAZOP).
• Knowledge of process control, automation systems (PLC, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet), and instrumentation selection.
• Familiarity with industry standards for electrical installations, safety regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

What's on Offer:

• Permanent role with a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
• A key leadership position with scope to influence sustainability and innovation initiatives.
• Based in
  Wexford Town
  , with long-term career potential in a global industry.

If you are an experienced
Process/Projects Engineer
ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of an organisation driving engineering excellence, sustainability, and innovation.

The Company
Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet The Team
Are you looking to leverage your experience to be part of something big and help people take control of their health? Do you enjoy building and managing relationships to better understand the needs of the business, and then creating and implementing solutions to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to doing the right thing? If so, then we have an opening for you

Our Engineering team are looking for the right teammate to support the start-up of our first European manufacturing site in Athenry. As a Process Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction of Process Engineering and establishing a best in class team as a part of Manufacturing Operations with the primary goal of meeting manufacturing goals within the Quality System.

Where You Come In

• You will manage and supervise resources in process development, product transfer, and process improvement to enhance product quality, decrease cost, and improve manufacturing efficiencies in the Kitting process .
• You will work together with the Manufacturing Managers to ensure the manufacturing processes meet production targets against lowest cost, according to planning and quality requirements.
• You will resolve escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• You will check technical accuracy of work, ensure Design of Experiments (DOE) are appropriate, and review statistical methods used to estimate future manufacturing requirements, production and field performance data.
• You will provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• You will give input into developing the budget.
• You will be involved in the cross-functional team discussions and meetings
• You will build, guide, and enhance the engineering team to meet future needs. You will work to engage employees to gain work efficiencies and perform performance reviews.
• You will champion and leads change initiatives; identifies the best approach for implementing process, implementing root cause analyses and problem solving systems such as DMAIC, A3, Lean Six Sigma across the sustaining engineering team, Product Focus Team (PFT) and beyond.
• You will oversee and review design specifications, drawings, and other project documents such as URS, FNS, SDS, etc.
• You will develop and execute test plans, and controls related validation protocols. You will review the report write up to ensure equipment/processes meet part/assembly specifications and regulatory requirements.
• You will support the hiring, training, and mentoring of the engineering team
• You will assume and perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You Successful

• You have strong knowledge related to product, process, and equipment of Kitting area used in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• You have a demonstrated ability to work in Team environment across multiple functional groups
• You are able to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and conflicting priorities
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 8-12 years of industry experience
• 2-5 years of previous management or lead experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma experience is required.
• You have excellent team-oriented communication and organizational skills

What you'll get:
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• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community .
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required
10%

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• Location: Waterford, Ireland
• Start date: January 2026
• Duration: 6-8 months

As a Process Engineering Intern, you will be part of a highly focused and integrated engineering team supporting the manufacturing and packaging of commercial pharmaceutical products. You will gain hands-on experience in a Controlled Not Classified (CNC) environment, contributing to process engineering activities, validation tasks, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your work will support the production of Auto Injectors and Lyo vials, as well as the technology transfer of new products. You will also collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations and equipment maintenance.

The Product Supply APU is currently expanding and includes multiple platforms for the inspection, assembly, labelling, and cartoning of autoinjectors and prefilled syringes. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your engineering skills in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you'll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards at all times
• Provide technical support for process and equipment issues
• Drive process and product improvements
• Support qualification and validation of new products and processes
• Analyse machine performance and production data
• Manage improvement projects within defined scope, budget, and timelines
• Contribute to new product introductions and capacity expansions
• Assist with maintenance planning and design changes
• Execute change controls and support OEE and yield improvements

To excel in this role, you will need to:

• Be currently enrolled in the penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Master's) program, with an expected graduation date in 2027
• Be pursuing a degree in a STEM field (e.g., Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics)
• Demonstrate a strong interest in engineering and manufacturing processes
• Have solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively and work well within cross-functional teams
• Show initiative and ownership in delivering tasks and contributing to projects
• Be comfortable working in a regulated, safety-conscious environment

• Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
• Explore more with personalized development plans, short-term gigs, and internal mobility across functions and countries.
• Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.
• Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.
• Launch your career with a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what's possible.

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