EC&I Technician

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 winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, 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 an EC&I Specialist within our Maintenance & Reliability team, you'll provide expertise in calibration, automation, and fault diagnosis while supporting exciting site expansion projects and new technology implementation. This is an excellent opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment while contributing to plant reliability, continuous improvement, and the safe, efficient operation of a growing manufacturing site. This is a 4 on/off shift pattern, 2 days and 2 nights .

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the site calibration programme, ensuring instrumentation remains accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
• Act as the EC&I technical expert on shift, supporting complex electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control system issues.
• Diagnose and resolve faults using PLC, SCADA, and process control systems to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimise electrical and control systems to support reliable plant performance.
• Support the commissioning, qualification, and handover of new equipment and capital projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and share technical expertise across the maintenance function.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience working as an EC&I Technician within a regulated manufacturing environment such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, or FMCG.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and control system diagnostic skills.
• Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance best practices.
• A proactive problem solver with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply? If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to play a key role in supporting cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering reliability, compliance, and operational excellence at our Wrexham site.