Engineering Graduate (Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Waterford, Ireland; on-site. Full-time programme starting 1 September 2027, lasting 24 months across three 8-month rotations. Assessment centre: January 2027, in person at the Waterford site.

Salary: €41,600 gross per annum, plus an 8% performance-related bonus and benefits package.

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines.

What you will do

• Rotate through Engineering, Operations, and Engineering Projects & Validation.
• Support maintenance, equipment reliability, utilities, projects, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Support batch execution and manufacturing activities in a GMP-regulated environment while learning about SOPs, quality requirements, Supply Chain, and site operations.
• Contribute to engineering projects from planning through execution, including site expansion, equipment implementation, and facility enhancement.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, validation, IQ/OQ/PQ execution, documentation review, and regulatory compliance activities.

Requirements

• Graduated within the past two years or due to graduate before 1 September 2027.
• Minimum 2.1 primary degree or a Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Full, unrestricted right to work in Ireland is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying improvement opportunities and implementing practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, curious, adaptable, and willing to learn in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Internship, co-op placement, university project, or work experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or a related industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence principles.
• Familiarity with engineering systems, maintenance practices, or regulated manufacturing processes.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, and other technical software packages.

Culture & Benefits

• Three diverse rotations with hands-on training and practical experience.
• Dedicated cross-functional mentor with monthly check-ins and a buddy in every rotation.
• Structured professional development focused on technical, operational, project management, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Annual salary of €41,600 gross, an 8% performance-related bonus, and an attractive benefits package.

Hiring process

• Apply and complete a mandatory screening survey.
• Selected candidates complete an on-demand video interview and a short recruitment-team call.
• Final assessment takes place at the in-person January 2027 assessment centre in Waterford; progression depends on each stage's outcome.