Engineering Technical Expert
| Company: | Catalent |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Swindon, SN5 8RU |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for an Engineering Technical Expert to join our team. In this role, you will lead root cause analysis of equipment downtime and implement preventative maintenance strategies. You will deliver technical training, support new equipment introduction, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This is a chance to make a real impact on equipment performance and reliability in a regulated environment.
The Role
Lead root cause analysis of equipment downtime to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Mean Time Between Failure, and Mean Time To Repair
Deliver and coordinate technical training programmes for Production Engineering teams
Implement preventative maintenance strategies and drive a first-time fix approach to breakdowns
Act as a subject matter expert in continuous improvement and total productive maintenance
Manage change control processes and capital expenditure documentation
Support the introduction of new and existing equipment through training and maintenance planning
Monitor equipment performance and drive improvements through computerised maintenance management systems
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards and promote a strong health and safety culture, including lockout/tagout procedures
Why You Should Join Catalent
Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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