Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer (m/f/d)

ICODOS GmbH; España; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful climate tech role

Flexible work environment

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

ICODOS GmbH is hiring a full-time Instrumentation & Information Control Engineer for a remote role based in Germany or Spain. You will own instrumentation across e-methanol plants, from P&IDs to commissioning, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

The role requires 5–10 years of I&C experience, hands-on DCS/PLC/SCADA expertise, and knowledge of OT/IT architectures and functional safety standards (IEC 61511). You will coordinate suppliers and support FAT/SAT and start-up activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Instrumentation, Automation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of I&C experience in chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, hydrogen, Power-to-X or similar process industries.
• Hands-on experience with DCS, PLC or SCADA configuration, programming or troubleshooting.
• Experience with OT/IT architecture, industrial networks and protocols.
• Knowledge of process control, operating sequences, alarm management and IEC 61511.
• Experience preparing I&C documentation and coordinating suppliers for FAT/SAT, commissioning or start-up.
• Ownership, systematic problem-solving, engineering rigor, safety awareness and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Own instrumentation and control engineering across ICODOS e-methanol plants—from P&IDs to automation, testing and commissioning.
• Develop, configure, program, test and troubleshoot DCS, SIS, PLC and SCADA systems for reliable process control.
• Specify and integrate field instruments, control valves, analyzers; review datasheets, I/O lists and P&IDs.
• Design secure OT/IT architectures for remote plant operation including alarms and fault handling.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers; review deliverables and support FAT, SAT, commissioning.

Skills

I&C experience

DCS/PLC/SCADA expertise

OT/IT architecture knowledge

Process control & alarms

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation/Automation/Control Engineering/Electrical Eng

Master's degree in Instrumentation/Automation/Control Eng

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Job description

ICODOS is a clean-tech company developing e-methanol technology that integrates carbon capture with methanol synthesis. We are hiring a full-time, permanent Instrumentation & Control Engineer (m/f/d) for a remote role based in Germany or Spain.

Your mission

Own instrumentation and control engineering across ICODOS e-methanol plants-from P&IDs and instrument specifications through automation, testing and commissioning to deliver safe, reliable and dynamically operable systems.

What you will achieve

• Develop, configure, program, test and troubleshoot DCS, SIS, PLC and SCADA systems for reliable process control and equipment integration.
• Specify and integrate field instruments, control valves and analyzers. Prepare and review instrument datasheets, I/O lists, P&IDs and control philosophies.
• Design secure OT/IT architectures for remote plant operation, including industrial communications, remote access, data acquisition, alarm management and fault handling.
• Support functional-safety assessments and implement safe operating sequences, interlocks and communication-loss strategies, applying IEC 61511 and relevant standards.
• Coordinate engineering contractors and automation suppliers; review technical deliverables and support FAT, SAT, instrumentation testing and commissioning.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Instrumentation, Automation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years of I&C experience in chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, hydrogen, power-to-X or similar process industries.
• Hands-on experience in instrumentation engineering and DCS, PLC or SCADA configuration, programming or troubleshooting.
• Experience with remote or centrally supervised facilities, OT/IT architecture, industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of process control, operating sequences, alarm management and functional safety, including IEC 61511.
• Experience preparing I&C documentation, coordinating suppliers, and supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning or start-up.
• Ownership, systematic problem-solving, engineering rigor, safety awareness and strong communication.

What we offer

• Work on climate technology with the potential to make a meaningful impact.
• Flexibility to choose the equipment and work environment you need.
• Ongoing training and professional development in a collaborative, inclusive team.

ICODOS is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications even if you do not meet every requirement. If you need an accommodation during the process, let us know in the application form. Use LinkedIn's Apply button to open the ICODOS application form.