Senior/Principal Instrumentation Engineer
BioSpace – Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
Within this role you will be responsible for specifying instrumentation for biopharmaceutical process & utilities systems and for supporting all aspects of the site calibration program. You will evaluate new instrumentation for functional equivalence to existing instrumentation, author and maintain configuration specifications and standards for cGMP manufacturing instrumentation.
Typical Responsibilities
Understanding common process & utilities instrumentation, including load cells, pressure transmitters/gauges, pH sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, temperature sensors, mass flow meters, UV analyzers, conductivity sensors, TOC analyzers and level sensors.
Evaluating & specifying cGMP instrumentation for new installations & upgrading existing instrumentation with additional functionality, including instrument components & spare parts.
Acting as the technical SME for the site calibration program, providing guidance to calibrations operations team and supporting regulatory body inspections and audits.
Evaluating new instrumentation for functional equivalence to existing instrumentation that has become obsolete.
Implementing corrective/preventative actions for existing instrumentation.
Maintaining working knowledge of process automation control systems.
Conducting troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for complex instrumentation and associated systems.
Creating and maintaining configuration specifications for cGMP manufacturing instrumentation.
Assisting in the design review of equipment and approving supplier lists for instrumentation.
Reviewing and approving wiring diagrams for instrumentation & associated control systems.
Preparing engineering evaluations and test plans for change‑control documentation.
Writing and executing test plans to demonstrate instrument suitability.
Supervising engineering contractors, if required.
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment by enforcing procedures, policies, and regulations.
Maintaining company reputation by ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory authority requirements.
Skills & Qualifications
Logical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with ability to interact cross‑functionally.
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
BEng/BS degree (or equivalent) with 5+ years experience for Senior Engineer level and 8+ years experience for Principal Engineer level.
Experience with biopharmaceutical process & utilities systems is preferred.
Other Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Internet News
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