Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain control systems and instrumentation solutions that support biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimise automation systems including PLCs, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and SCADA platforms.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including control strategies, functional specifications, control narratives, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot process instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, valves, and analytical equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Lead and support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for control systems and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, IT teams, and external suppliers to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct root cause investigations, and provide technical support and training to operational teams.

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in controls and instrumentation engineering, ideally gained within a biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, including platforms such as Rockwell Automation or Siemens.
• Experience working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), particularly Emerson DeltaV, and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation principles, calibration techniques, troubleshooting methodologies, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience working in a GxP/cGMP regulated environment, with knowledge of computerized system validation (CSV) principles.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining control systems and instrumentation solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong focus on PLC programming, DCS, and process instrumentation. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and drive continuous improvement in regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Programming
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Process Instrumentation
• GxP/cGMP Compliance
• Computerized System Validation (CSV)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Control Systems Engineering
• Instrumentation Solutions
• Automation Systems Troubleshooting
• Calibration Techniques
• Technical Documentation Development

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Regulated Manufacturing Environment
• Root Cause Investigation
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• Rockwell Automation
• Siemens
• Emerson DeltaV
• HMI/SCADA Platforms

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