EI&C Instrumentation Engineer - 7115

CTC Resourcing Solutions; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC Resourcing Solutions is seeking an EI&C Instrumentation Engineer for a 1-year contract based in Visp, Switzerland. The role requires expertise in instrumentation design, field devices, and GMP-compliant processes within pharmaceutical or regulated environments.

Fluency in German is mandatory and English proficiency is required. Swiss or EU citizenship with the right to work in Switzerland is needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in instrumentation or related engineering field.
• Proven experience in instrumentation engineering within regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design and process measurements.
• Experience with COMOS and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation for process, utility, and infrastructure systems.
• Select measurement technologies for pressure, temperature, flow, level and control valves.
• Create and maintain instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, and calibration data.
• Manage instrument data in COMOS and related documentation systems.
• Support integration of field devices into DCS/PLC/SIS and process controls.
• Coordinate installation activities and ensure compliance with specs and quality.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Field devices

GMP compliance

Troubleshooting

German language

English proficiency

Education

Instrumentation degree

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Related technical discipline

Tools

COMOS

UBIK

Kneat

Job description

CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a EI&C Instrumentation Engineer, based in Visp, Switzerland for a 1 year contract, with the possibility of extension.

Main responsibilities:

• Design and specify instrumentation and field devices for process, utility, and infrastructure systems in accordance with company standards, GMP requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Select and define measurement technologies for parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical measurements, and control valves.
• Create, maintain, and update instrumentation documentation, including: instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, instrument indexes, calibration and maintenance data.
• Maintain and manage instrument-related engineering data within COMOS.
• Support the integration of field devices into DCS, PLC, SIS, and process control systems.
• Coordinate and supervise installation activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Plan, execute, document, and troubleshoot loop checks, functional tests, and commissioning activities.
• Support startup and handover activities for new and modified systems.
• Execute GMP qualification activities using UBIK and Kneat, including support for IQ/OQ documentation and testing.
• Ensure all engineering activities are performed in accordance with change control, data integrity, and validation requirements.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions related to instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate closely with Automation, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, Quality, and Project teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Swiss or EU citizen with right to work for Switzerland
• Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in instrumentation engineering within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design, field devices, calibration principles, and process measurements.
• Experience with engineering documentation and data management in COMOS.
• Knowledge of process control systems and field device integration.
• Experience with commissioning, loop testing, and startup support.
• Familiarity with GMP environments and GxP documentation requirements.
• Experience with qualification tools such as UBIK and Kneat is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in German is mandatory and English proficiency is required.