Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Headcount Solutions Polska Sp. z o.o.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Headcount Solutions Polska Sp. z o.o. is seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join a Capital Projects Managed Services team for a global pharmaceutical client in Dublin.

The role is site-based and covers the full project lifecycle from concept through to commissioning and closeout. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of I&C engineering experience in regulated environments, a relevant engineering degree, and strong skills in design, documentation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant I&C engineering experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences or highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cGAMP, GAMP and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development, review and approval of I&C engineering deliverables across multiple projects.
• Develop technical solutions based on project requirements and client standards.
• Prepare and review I&C specifications, design documents, drawings, calculations, FAT documentation and SOPs.
• Coordinate I&C design activities through concept, master planning and detailed design phases.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and project closeout.
• Coordinate and develop I&C tender and construction packages.
• Analyse existing systems and develop engineering solutions for upgrades and new installations.
• Work with project teams, vendors and client stakeholders.

Skills

I&C engineering

Process control

Regulatory compliance

cGMP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering

Job description

Location: Site-based, Dublin

Experience: 5+ years

Sector: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Permanent / Contract – depending on project requirements

We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our Capital Projects Managed Services team supporting a global pharmaceutical client.

This is a site-based role working across multiple capital projects, with responsibility for the delivery of I&C engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle — from concept and detailed design through to construction, commissioning and project closeout.

The successful candidate will work closely with project, engineering, construction and client teams to deliver high-quality I&C solutions in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, review and approval of I&C engineering deliverables across multiple projects.
• Develop technical solutions based on project requirements, process needs and client standards.
• Prepare and review I&C specifications, design documents, drawings, calculations, FAT documentation and SOPs.
• Coordinate I&C design activities through concept, master planning and detailed design phases.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and project closeout.
• Coordinate and develop I&C tender and construction packages.
• Analyse existing systems and develop engineering solutions for upgrades and new installations.
• Work collaboratively with project and engineering disciplines, vendors, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the client and project teams.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with cGMP, EHS, GAMP, Global Engineering standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of new I&C engineering processes, standards and procedures.

I&C Engineering Deliverables

Experience in the preparation, review and management of the following would be expected:

• Instrument selection and instrument datasheets
• P&IDs and process control documentation
• Instrument and I/O schedules
• Panel interconnection and wiring drawings
• Network and architecture diagrams
• Electrical block diagrams
• User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Process control narratives
• FAT documentation and related project deliverables

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 years' relevant I&C engineering experience, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences or other highly regulated industries.
• A relevant third-level engineering qualification.
• Strong experience in I&C design and engineering across the project lifecycle.
• A good understanding of cGMP, GAMP and pharmaceutical engineering standards.
• Experience producing and reviewing I&C drawings, schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting tendering, construction and commissioning activities.
• Strong problem-solving and technical analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables.