Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

**Senior Instrumentation \& Controls (I\&C) Engineer** **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 * Instrument tubing schedules * Cable schedules * Instrument loop diagrams * Panel interconnection and wiring drawings * Network and architecture diagrams * Electrical block diagrams * 3D design/modelling * Vendor equipment packages * 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.