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Swindon, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Onsite
Electrical Engineer
100% on site
Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week.
Catalent Pharma Solutions Swindon is home to the world’s best-in-class ODT technology, Zydis®—a unique, fast-dissolving formulation that disperses almost instantly, no water needed. With 20+ products launched across 60 countries, we are redefining drug delivery.
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide dedicated engineering support to our freeze dryer fleet. Reporting to the Freeze Dryer Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability, performance, and compliance of critical equipment within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role focused on fault finding, upgrades, and equipment lifecycle management, with strong involvement in improvement and project activities.
The Role:
Act as a key engineering contact for freeze dryers, supporting day-to-day operations and long-term improvements
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, carrying out structured root cause investigations
Deliver electrical and mechanical upgrades, including components such as drives, motors, valves, actuators, and control systems
Identify obsolete equipment and implement reliable replacement solutions
Support installation, modification, testing, and commissioning of new or upgraded systems
Contribute to small–medium upgrade projects, ensuring delivery to scope and standards
Participate in Change Control / Management of Change (MoC) processes
Ensure all work complies with GMP, EHS, and engineering standards
Maintain accurate documentation, including reports, drawings, and commissioning records
Proactively identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and uptime
The Candidate
Qualification in Electrical or Electrical & Electronic Engineering (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent)
Strong experience in industrial electrical fault finding, with the ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation
Hands-on experience with control panels, power distribution, motors, drives (VSDs), sensors, and instrumentation
Experience of electrically driven mechanical systems (e.g. actuators, valves, door mechanisms)
Strong understanding of electrical safety and isolation practices, with good IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Experience within regulated or pharmaceutical environments, with knowledge of GMP, Change Control, and MoC (desirable)
Experience supporting equipment upgrades or projects, ideally including mechanical and electrical modifications
Practical, methodical, and proactive engineer with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively across teams
Why you should join Catalent:
Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
Bonus & Benefits – Includes an annual performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and 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. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
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.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
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