I&C Engineer II

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Dublin seeks an I&C Engineer II to lead automation design for pharmaceutical and biotech projects. You will apply DCS, PLC, and SCADA expertise to deliver robust process control systems and support validation efforts.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, develop URS, assist P&IDs/FRS, assess risks, and support IQ/OQ activities while upholding IPS standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience with industrial process control systems incl DCS/PLC/SCADA; 5 years pharma instrumentation preferred.
• Expertise in engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (CAD).
• Experience with cGMP and GAMP automation lifecycle documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with senior-level contacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation engineering support for mid-to-complex process projects.
• Develop URS based on customer needs.
• Collaborate with process design and project teams to enable studies.
• Design and specify DCS, PLC, SCADA systems.
• Coordinate with client to define control concepts and architectures.
• Identify and engage third-party system integrators.
• Review construction budgets based on scope.
• Promote use of company design standards.
• Support business development: proposals, estimates, presentations.
• Assist in P&IDs and Functional Requirements Specifications.
• Work with end users and OEMs to apply automation products.
• Support risk assessments: SIL, LOPA, HAZOP.
• Assist IQ/OQ development and validation activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a talented I & C Engineer II to join our team at our office located in Dublin, Ireland.

In this role, you will provide the IPS project team with technical and automation expertise for the design, engineering, and construction of Pharmaceutical and Biotech related projects.

What You'll Do

• Provide automation engineering support for moderate to complex process engineering projects.
• Develop automation User Requirements Specifications (URS) based on customer needs.
• Actively collaborate with the process design and project teams to support the execution of successful project studies.
• Develop the design and specifications for DCS, PLC, and SCADA-based process control systems for IPS clients and projects.
• Collaborate with client counterpart to develop control systems concepts, architectures, and control platforms as applied to the client project.
• Identify, qualify, and collaborate with third-party system integrators as necessary to support project and company business objectives.
• Prepare or review construction budgets based on experience and scope of the project.
• Promotes the use of and participates in the development of company design and production standards.
• Support business development for process automation design and implementation. Assist in proposals, estimates, presentations, and other sales and marketing documents.
• Assist process engineering development of P&IDs and process control requirements, as well as Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS).
• Work with end users and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to coordinate the application of automation products.
• Support risk assessments, including SIL, LOPA, and HAZOP.
• Support IQ/OQ development and participate in systems analysis, validation, and verification.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience with industrial process control systems including DCS, PLC, and SCADA-based systems, of which ideally, 5 years of experience with pharmaceutical process instrumentation.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting.
• Experience with the development of cGMP and GAMP automation lifecycle documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and presence to deal effectively with senior-level contacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.