Senior I&C Engineer

Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer – Dublin, Ireland

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join their Life Sciences Engineering team in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to deliver advanced automation and control solutions for major pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects across Ireland and Europe. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and working within highly regulated environments.


Location and Working Pattern
Based in Dublin, Ireland. This position involves collaboration with clients and project teams throughout Ireland and mainland Europe.


Client Overview
Our client is a leading engineering consultancy with a proven record of delivering innovative, high‑quality design and project solutions for global organisations within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors.


Responsibilities

• Lead Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) design activities for multidisciplinary pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Ensure all design work meets project specifications, quality standards and industry regulations.
• Attend client meetings and technical workshops to define and refine project scope.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Prepare Basis of Design (BOD) documentation and develop detailed design packages.
• Support commissioning processes, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and related technical activities during construction.

Must‑have Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Approximately 8 years’ experience in Instrumentation & Controls engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC automation and process instrumentation.
• Strong track record in pharmaceutical project delivery.
• Knowledge of GxP environments, cleanroom systems and regulated industry standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem‑solving skills.
• Capable of independent work while contributing effectively within cross‑disciplinary teams.

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If this role matches your experience in the pharmaceutical industry, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.

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