Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Jobtailor; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to design, develop, implement and maintain automated systems for biopharmaceutical processes. The role focuses on PLC programming, DCS (DeltaV), and instrument maintenance across regulated manufacturing environments.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and IT teams to deliver validated control solutions, support commissioning and qualification activities, and drive continuous improvement in a highly compliant

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Chemical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in controls and instrumentation engineering in regulated manufacturing.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Rockwell SIemens platforms.
• Experience with DCS (Emerson DeltaV) and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, and industrial protocols.
• Experience in a GxP/cGMP environment with CSV principles.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics and technical docs, with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain control systems for biopharmaceutical processes.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimise automation systems including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
• Develop and maintain control strategies, specifications, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot process instrumentation and analytical equipment.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for control systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, IT and external suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement, investigate root causes, and train operational teams.

Skills

PLC Programming

DCS

Process Instrumentation

GxP/cGMP Compliance

CSV

Education

Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain control systems and instrumentation solutions that support biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimise automation systems including PLCs, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and SCADA platforms.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including control strategies, functional specifications, control narratives, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot process instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, valves, and analytical equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Lead and support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for control systems and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, IT teams, and external suppliers to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct root cause investigations, and provide technical support and training to operational teams.

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in controls and instrumentation engineering, ideally gained within a biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, including platforms such as Rockwell Automation or Siemens.
• Experience working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), particularly Emerson DeltaV, and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation principles, calibration techniques, troubleshooting methodologies, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience working in a GxP/cGMP regulated environment, with knowledge of computerized system validation (CSV) principles.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining control systems and instrumentation solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong focus on PLC programming, DCS, and process instrumentation. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and drive continuous improvement in regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Programming
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Process Instrumentation
• GxP/cGMP Compliance
• Computerized System Validation (CSV)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Control Systems Engineering
• Instrumentation Solutions
• Automation Systems Troubleshooting
• Calibration Techniques
• Technical Documentation Development

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Regulated Manufacturing Environment
• Root Cause Investigation
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• Rockwell Automation
• Siemens
• Emerson DeltaV
• HMI/SCADA Platforms