Instrumentation Engineer

Hobson Prior Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences recruiter is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join their team in the UK. You will design and integrate instrumentation and control systems, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of industrial processes. The ideal candidate should have experience working in regulated environments and a qualification in engineering. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate measurements and resolving instrument failures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of P&IDs and loop diagrams.
• Experience with systems like air handling units.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and calibrate instruments for accurate measurements.
• Perform maintenance tasks for timely completion of work tickets.
• Investigate and resolve instrument failures.

Skills

Experience working to GMP

Knowledge of electrical systems

Understanding of field instruments

Education

Apprenticeship or Degree qualification in engineering

Tools

High-purity water systems equipment

Filling machines

Job description

Ready to engineer precision in the world of biotech? Join our client's cutting-edge team and play a vital role in developing the instrumentation that powers tomorrow's breakthroughs.

Hobson Prior is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of industrial processes. In this role, you will design, specify, and integrate instrumentation and control systems while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. This is a site-based position.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Design, install, and calibrate instruments like sensors, transmitters, and control valves.
• Perform maintenance tasks and ensure timely completion of work tickets.
• Ensure accurate measurements and controls for safe plant operations.
• Investigate and resolve instrument failures.
• Develop specifications for process measurements (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow).
• Participate in system installations and calibrations.
• Maintain safe working areas and adhere to housekeeping standards.
• Apply good manufacturing practices in facilities and documentation.
• Understand validation requirements for equipment installations.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Experience working to GMP within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or food manufacturing environment
• Apprenticeship or Degree qualification in engineering
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Basic understanding of field instruments, P&IDs, and loop diagrams.
• Experience with systems like air handling units, high-purity water systems equipment, and filling machines.

For more information, please contact William Hay.

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