Senior Instrument Engineer

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is representing a Senior Instrument Engineer to support major pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects across the UK and Europe. The role is based from South Manchester or Birmingham with a hybrid pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days at home).

You will lead instrumentation design, develop P&IDs, datasheets, I/O lists and instrument specifications, and work with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems within highly regulated facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology instrumentation design.
• Experience with process instrumentation: pressure, temp, flow, level.
• Experience with P&IDs, datasheets, specs and I/O lists.
• Familiar with DCS, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GAMP and ISA standards.
• AutoCAD and engineering design software experience.
• Process safety studies such as HAZOP, SIL and LOPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation design activities for pharmaceutical/biotechnology facilities.
• Prepare instrument datasheets, specifications and schedules.
• Develop instrument index and equipment lists.
• Produce hook-up drawings, loop drawings and cable schedules.
• Prepare and review P&IDs.
• Develop I/O lists and control philosophies.
• Support DCS/PLC/SCADA-based processes.
• Develop and review FDS, CAE mats, and FAT/SAT support.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and integrators.
• Assist commissioning, loop checks and construction support.
• Review instrument location layouts and 3D models.
• Contribute to HAZOP, SIL, and LOPA studies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical instrumentation design

Process instrumentation knowledge

P&IDs & datasheets

DCS/PLC/SCADA knowledge

Communication & teamwork

AutoCAD

Education

Instrumentation & Control Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Instrument Engineer - 12-Month Contract - South Manchester or Birmingham (Hybrid) - Pharmaceutical Projects

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Instrument Engineer to support the delivery of major pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects across the UK and Europe.

The role is based from either South Manchester or Birmingham, operating on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office and 2 days from home), with occasional travel to client sites across Europe.

The Role

As a Senior Instrument Engineer, you will be responsible for leading instrumentation design activities while working closely with Electrical, Automation and Process Engineers to deliver integrated engineering solutions for highly regulated pharmaceutical facilities.

You will be involved in:

• Instrumentation design for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities
• Preparation of instrument datasheets, specifications and schedules
• Instrument index development and equipment selection
• Production of hook-up drawings, loop drawings and cable schedules
• Preparation and review of P&IDs
• Development of I/O Lists and control philosophies
• Supporting DCS, PLC and SCADA-based process control systems
• Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Cause & Effect matrices
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Commissioning, loop checking and construction support
• Instrument location layouts and 3D model reviews
• HAZOP, SIL and LOPA studies
• Liaising with clients, vendors and system integrators throughout project delivery

Requirements

To be successful you should have experience with:

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology instrumentation design
• Process instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow and level measurement
• Preparation of P&IDs, instrument datasheets, specifications and I/O lists
• DCS, PLC and SCADA-based control systems
• cGMP, GAMP and ISA standards
• AutoCAD and engineering design software
• Process safety studies, including HAZOP, SIL and LOPA

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering instrumentation engineering on pharmaceutical or biotechnology projects
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation and industrial control systems
• Experience working across FEED, detailed design, construction support and commissioning

What You\'ll Bring

• Strong instrumentation design and process control knowledge
• Excellent technical problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• A proactive approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions

What\'s on Offer

• 12-Month Contract | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) | South Manchester or Birmingham | European Travel | Long-Term Pharmaceutical Projects | Leading International Engineering Consultancy

If you would like more information on this opportunity, please get in touch with Ayesha Khanon at Adepto Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed)