I&C Engineering Lead for Automation & BMS

Exyte; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a Manager I&C to lead the design and delivery of instrumentation, control, automation, and building management solutions for complex engineering projects. You will act as a technical authority, supporting project teams through concept, tendering, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and close-out.

You will collaborate with clients, project teams, and subcontractors to ensure high-quality technical solutions while aligning with standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading I&C engineering across project lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, BMS, and process control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of instrumentation and control systems for complex projects.
• Define automation architectures, control strategies, networks, and BMS.
• Provide technical guidance across project lifecycle from concept to close-out.
• Prepare specifications, control narratives, P&IDs, and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage external partners.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

Automation architectures

BMS/PLC/SCADA

Engineering leadership

Project coordination

French & English

Education

Degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

BIM

Digital engineering

Job description

Discover your exciting role

As Manager I&C (Instrumentation & Control), you will lead the design and delivery of instrumentation, control, automation, and building management solutions for complex engineering projects. Acting as a technical authority, you will support project teams throughout all project phases, from concept development and tendering to detailed design, construction, commissioning, and project close-out.
You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality technical solutions while collaborating closely with clients, project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to successfully deliver mission-critical and high-tech facilities.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems for complex engineering and construction projects.
• Define and review automation architectures, control strategies, communication networks, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Analyze customer requirements and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, functional descriptions, control narratives, P&IDs, points lists, communication architectures, and equipment schedules.
• Support the preparation of technical concepts, cost estimates, tender documentation, and technical bid evaluations.
• Review and optimize technical proposals from suppliers, integrators, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure alignment between automation, electrical, mechanical, process, and construction disciplines.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage external engineering partners and oversee outsourced design activities where applicable.
• Supervise the production of technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Support project execution through design reviews, technical supervision, commissioning activities, and site support.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during project execution and warranty periods.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and designers within the I&C discipline.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote engineering best practices across projects.

Show your expertise

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in Instrumentation & Control engineering within industrial, pharmaceutical, life sciences, data center, or other complex technical facilities.
• Proven experience leading I&C engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, BMS, process control systems, instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience developing automation architectures, functional specifications, control philosophies, and technical design documentation.
• Knowledge of major automation platforms and suppliers such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Sauter, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting technical bid evaluations, supplier selection, and contractor management.
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary engineering coordination within complex projects.
• Familiarity with BIM-based project delivery and digital engineering tools.
• Ability to analyze technical and commercial proposals and provide sound engineering recommendations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in international project environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Contact:

Would you like to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application.

For further information, please contact Ilayda Öztürk at [e-mail].

Please note that only applications submitted through our online application portal can be considered. Applications sent via email cannot be processed in accordance with data protection regulations.