Instrumentation and Controls Lead Engineer IFF (all genders)

Sanofi; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Lead Engineer for the new Insulin facility in Frankfurt. This role involves leading automation activities, ensuring project alignment with costs and deadlines, and providing technical expertise in instrumentation. Candidates should possess strong knowledge in automation design and project management, along with a relevant degree. Proficiency in English is essential, and German skills are a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in applied instrumentation and controls and automation design engineering.
• Knowledge of construction/installation and equipment start-up.
• Proficiency in English is essential; German skills are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Ensure project implementation aligns with costs, deadlines, quality, and resources.
• Serve as the technical I&C subject matter expert.
• Define automation requirements and support preparation of I&C deliverables.

Kenntnisse

Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineering

Automation System Knowledge

Programming and Technical Writing

Leadership and Communication Skills

Ausbildung

B.Sc in Electrical, Automation Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Manufacturing Process Controls

Jobbeschreibung

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As an Instrumentation and Controls lead Enginee r for the new Insulin Frankfurt facility's project within our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you'll be part of Insulin automation's team and report into an Automation Project lead. You will execute instrumentation and control (I&C) activities supporting automation deliverables for Insulin Frankfurt strategic capital projects. This position is responsible to lead as the I&C subject matter expert and manage development, concept, design, commissioning, qualification and maintenance of instrumentation used for automated systems.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure project implementation aligns with customer orders in terms of costs, deadlines, quality, and resources; coordinate with the project team, operators, and supervisors, while initiating corrective actions for any deviations
• Serve as the technical I&C subject matter expert for the Frankfurt Insulin facility, providing expertise in the concept, design, selection, commissioning, and qualification of instrumentation in both GMP and non-GMP environments, and offering guidance on automation implementation
• Define automation requirements during the detailed design phase, supporting the preparation and review of I&C deliverables like Instrument Lists, IO Lists, wiring diagrams, fieldbus segment diagrams, riser diagrams, and control panel design drawings
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and work with various trades during field walkdowns, installation, and commissioning activities to ensure instrumentation meets design specifications, and support the resolution of I&C issues during design, construction, and site installation
• Review instrumentation specifications and participate in design reviews, providing technical guidance to I&C contractors and third-party vendors to ensure adherence to standards; lead as I&C representative in FAT, SAT, and Critical Test Plan execution
• Oversee the quality of controls hardware and instrumentation installation during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure compliance with design requirements
• Lead updates to I&C design documentation during all stages of Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) and ensure alignment with the automation philosophy and strategy throughout project execution

About you

• Experience: Experience in applied instrumentation and controls and automation design engineering and project experience are required. Additional experience in construction/installation, equipment start-up, qualification and/or validation is mandatory; Direct knowledge of Automation System design, experience in Process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems automation such as media, harvest, bioreactors and integrating various OEM automation software
• Soft and technical skills: Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation and field instrumentation technologies; Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills
• Education: Minimum B.Sc in Electrical, Automation Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent job certificate/education
• Languages: Proficiency in English is essential; German language skills are a plus

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!