Amgen

Electrical Apprentice

Amgen  •  Dublin, IE (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Career Category

Maintenance

Electrical Apprentice at Amgen – Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Are you passionate about engineering, technology, and problem-solving-Start your career with one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies.

Amgen is offering an exciting opportunity for motivated candidates to join our Electrical Apprenticeship Programme in Dún Laoghaire. This programme combines hands-on industry experience with classroom-based learning, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn in a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced Maintenance & Engineering professionals while developing practical skills in electrical systems, automation and control systems, instrumentation, and manufacturing operations.

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on technical training
  • Mentoring from experienced engineers and technicians
  • Exposure to advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies
  • Experience with automation and plant systems
  • A recognised apprenticeship qualification
  • Career development opportunities within a global biotechnology company

Areas You Will Work In

  • Electrical maintenance
  • Instrumentation
  • Automation & control systems
  • Manufacturing equipment support
  • Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
  • Plant operational systems such as PLCs, MES, CMMS, and DCS

Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old by 1st September, 2026
  • Have achieved a minimum Grade D in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English
  • Preferably have a Technical or Science subject
  • Enjoy teamwork and have a strong interest in Engineering

Department

Facilities & Engineering

Programme Duration

4 years (with possible extension depending on training schedules) - commencing September 2026

About the Role

The Electrical Apprentice will support the Facilities & Engineering team in maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment and systems within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. The apprentice will receive both on-the-job and off-the-job training while developing technical, practical, and problem-solving skills essential for a successful engineering career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with equipment setup and maintenance activities
  • Support electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting
  • Participate in root-cause investigations and problem-solving exercises
  • Work with automated manufacturing systems and plant technologies
  • Perform routine operational and maintenance checks
  • Learn and follow safety, quality, and compliance procedures
  • Use plant systems including PLCs, DCS, MES & CMMS
  • Collaborate effectively with engineering and operations teams

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong interest in engineering and technology
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Attention to detail and safety awareness
  • Technical or Science subject desirable

Benefits

  • Earn while you learn
  • Structured technical training
  • Industry-recognised qualification
  • Mentorship and career progression opportunities
  • Experience in a rapidly expanding global biotechnology company.
Amgen

About Amgen

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We helped establish the biotechnology industry, and we remain on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. Our investment in research and development has yielded a robust pipeline that builds on our existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases.

Amgen is one of 30 companies comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®. In 2024, Amgen was named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and one of “America’s Best Large Employers” by Forbes.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Thousand Oaks, CA
Year Founded
1980
Website
amgen.com
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