Engineering Technical Expert

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

As a Technical Expert, you won’t just maintain equipment — you’ll lead the charge in making it better. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll be the go-to authority for your area, driving performance, reliability, and innovation across both GMP and non-GMP assets.

We’re looking for someone who’s not satisfied with quick fixes. You’ll ask why a failure occurred, dig deep into root causes, and implement solutions that prevent recurrence. Your mindset should be one of continuous improvement, always seeking smarter, safer, and more efficient ways to work.

This is a leadership role without direct reports — ideal for someone who leads by example, takes full ownership and accountability, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver results. You’ll influence others, guide technical direction, and champion best practices in maintenance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical leadership of your designated area(s), ensuring equipment performance and driving improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with Operations and guide the efforts of assigned technical resources as needed.

• Lead comprehensive root cause analyses and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.

• Design, execute, and continuously improve maintenance programs and SOPs to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.

• Apply reliability-centred maintenance, predictive tools, and condition monitoring to optimize asset performance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with service providers, including regular supplier performance reviews.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• A proactive, action-oriented mindset with the ability to influence, challenge, and lead

• Curious – enjoys finding the why and ensuring prevention for the future

• Proven experience in a similar engineering role within manufacturing — pharma or food sectors preferred.

• Completed engineering apprenticeship with further education (HNC/HND or higher preferred).

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If you’re driven by curiosity, passionate about solving problems and ready to lead through technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you!