Instrumentation and Control Engineer

PE Global; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biopharmaceutical sector is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer for a 12-month contract role based in Dublin. This hybrid position involves designing and overseeing instrumentation and control systems for process automation. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, as well as a deep understanding of safety regulations and system architectures.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in instrumentation and control systems hardware solutions for biotech.
• Knowledge of cGMP, safety requirements for control panel design.
• Experience with control panel design and network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware for I&C systems, including control panels and HMIs.
• Coordinate with teams for project scope and compliance.
• Manage documentation and ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Organizing and planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens PLC platforms

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at PE Global

PE Global is recruiting for an I&C Engineer on behalf of our biopharmaceutical client in Dublin. This is an initial 12-month contract, hybrid role.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director Automation Systems the Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer ensures the technical design of instrumentation and control system hardware for the Process Automation System and PLC/SCADA/HMI systems are reliable and robust. The I&C Engineer supports projects that require Instrumentation or Control System hardware modifications. The I&C Engineer works closely with other resources such as automation engineers, electrical team, projects team as well external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Design engineer for Instrumentation and Control Systems hardware which includes the scope from field devices and instrumentation up to and including control panels and industrial Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).

Reviewing I&C scope for upgrade projects as well as capital projects with the project management team.

Redlining of I&C Drawings (Loop Drawings, Block wiring Diagrams, System Architecture, Design Specifications

Preparation of I&C Scope of Work for I&C contractors.

Preparation of I&C Bill of materials.

Attendance of Control Panel and Equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

Reviewing I&C contractors installation and completion of MC Walks

Completion/coordination of Instrument loop checks

Working with Project, Electrical, Process and Automation engineers.

Assures all design & project work is completed in compliance with all regulatory requirements including, cGMP, EHS, Global Engineering, design & construction directives, requirements & procedures, as well as all local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related engineering field or its equivalent.

At least 5 years experience providing Instrumentation and control systems hardware solutions to manufacturing organisations in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.

Experience in the design of control system network architectures for systems such as process automation systems or building automation systems for a biotechnology facility.

Experience of control panel design for automation systems.

Knowledge of safety requirements for control panel design e.g. Arc Flash.

Experience of the design and installation of bus networks as well as classic I/O (4-20mA & 24VDC).

Understanding of engineering documentation such as P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and Standard Operating Procedures.

Knowledge of cGMP particularly as it applies to biologics manufacturing.

Experience with vendor packaged automation equipment including Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms.

Ability to keep work pace and meet deadlines. Good organising and planning skills.

Strong communication skills. Problem solver with a focus on achievement of overall project goals.

Proven success working well in a team environment.

Ability to anticipate, evaluate and resolve multiple, simultaneous project issues, delays and problems by utilising technical and project management expertise.

Ability to keep work pace and meet deadlines. Good organising and planning skills.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Paul Wheatley on 083 094 0199 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to [e-mail]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Science, and Engineering

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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