Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Automation and Control Systems Hardware, you'll play a crucial role as the Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Lead Engineer. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the technical design of instrumentation and control system hardware meets the highest standards for the Sterile Drug Product (SDP) facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of Instrumentation and Control Systems hardware, encompassing field devices, instrumentation, control panels, and industrial Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Manage the DeltaV Process Automation System, Building Automation System, Vendor Package, and Stick Built PLC/SCADA/HMI equipment in both process and utility areas.
• Contribute to the design of network architecture drawings for site automation systems.
• Actively participate in creating, reviewing, and approving I&C project deliverables, including specifications, design documents, drawings, calculations, Factory Acceptance Test documents, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support the technical delivery of I&C and Automation Hardware systems to meet business and process objectives.
• Ensure communication of field devices and instrumentation to the relevant automation system controllers.
• Assure all design and project work complies with regulatory requirements, including Quality (GMP), EHS, and Global Engineering directives.
• Support the project manager on schedule and budget development and control.
• Coordinate with the project team and Global Engineering representatives to develop requirements.
• Participate in the turnover process to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Contribute to a high-performance culture by recognizing and resolving issues promptly.
• Maintain regular communication with project leadership and multi-functional team stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience providing Instrumentation and control systems hardware solutions in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong experience in designing control system network architectures for biotechnology facilities.
• Experience in control panel design for DeltaV, Siemens DesigoCC, and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for control panel design, e.g., Arc Flash.
• Experience in the design and installation of industrial networks, including Ethernet IP, ProfiNet, Profibus, classic I/O (4-20mA & 24VDC).
• Familiarity with engineering documentation such as P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP requirements, particularly in Sterile Drug Product manufacturing.
• Strong experience with vendor-packaged automation equipment, including Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimum direct supervision.
• Proven success in working well within a team environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on achieving overall project goals.

The Next Step for you:
Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Nuira Esmau at Next Generation Recruitment via the Apply button.

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