Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Munster; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join the Site Engineering team in Raheen, Limerick.

You will act as the primary I&C representative across projects from concept to handover, coordinating with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Operations and Quality teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation or related field and at least 8 years of experience in instrumentation, controls and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in instrumentation, controls and automation systems.
• Experience leading I&C activities for projects in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, industrial control systems and GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary I&C representative in multidisciplinary project teams from concept through design, construction, commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Operations and Quality groups.
• Provide technical leadership for instrumentation and control systems across manufacturing, utility and facility projects.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause investigations for I&C issues.
• Specify and evaluate field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, pH, conductivity, TOC, UV and analytical instrumentation.
• Lead design reviews and approve instrumentation philosophies, P&IDs, I/O lists and vendor packages.
• Participate in HAZOPs, risk assessments, constructability reviews, design verification.
• Review instrumentation wiring diagrams, panel designs and control architecture.
• Establish and improve site instrumentation and controls standards and specifications.
• Provide direction to engineering consultants, system integrators and contractors.
• Lead assessments for obsolescence, upgrades and functional equivalency.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification and startup activities.

Skills

Instrumentation

Controls

Automation

GMP

Pharma industry

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. Regeneron is currently seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our Site Engineering team.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Where:

• Location: Raheen, Limerick.

What you’ll do:

• Acting as the primary I&C representative within multidisciplinary project teams for projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, qualification and handover
• Coordinating with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Operations and Quality groups
• Providing technical leadership for instrumentation and control systems across manufacturing, utility and facility infrastructure projects
• Supporting troubleshooting and root cause investigations associated with instrumentation and control system performance issues
• Specifying and evaluating field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, load cells, pH, conductivity, TOC, UV and analytical instrumentation
• Leading design reviews and approving instrumentation philosophies, P&IDs, instrument indexes, I/O lists, control narratives, loop drawings and vendor packages
• Participating in HAZOPs, risk assessments, constructability reviews and design verification activities
• Reviewing and approving instrumentation wiring diagrams, panel designs and control architecture
• Establishing, maintaining and continuously improving site instrumentation and controls engineering standards and specifications
• Providing technical direction to engineering consultants, system integrators and construction contractors
• Leading technical assessments for equipment obsolescence, instrument upgrades and functional equivalency evaluations
• Supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification and startup activities for new systems and modifications

The environment and physical rhythms of this role:

• You have excellent technical and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement skills
• You possess strong communication and collaboration skills
• You are adaptable and can work in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Let’s find out if we’re a fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility in instrumentation, controls and automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading I&C engineering activities for projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, industrial control systems and GMP regulated manufacturing environments.

Thrive today. Grow tomorrow.

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We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site. For more information about on-site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

€54,200.00 - €88,400.00