Instrumentation and Controls Lead Engineer IFF (all genders) (m/w/d)

60311 Frankfurt am Main

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About the job
Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As an Instrumentation and Controls lead Engineer for the new Insulin Frankfurt facility's project within our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you'll be part of Insulin automation's team and report into an Automation Project lead. You will execute instrumentation and control (I&C) activities supporting automation deliverables for Insulin Frankfurt strategic capital projects. This position is responsible to lead as the I&C subject matter expert and manage development, concept, design, commissioning, qualification and maintenance of instrumentation used for automated systems.
Main responsibilities:

Ensure project implementation aligns with customer orders in terms of costs, deadlines, quality, and resources; coordinate with the project team, operators, and supervisors, while initiating corrective actions for any deviations
Serve as the technical I&C subject matter expert for the Frankfurt Insulin facility, providing expertise in the concept, design, selection, commissioning, and qualification of instrumentation in both GMP and non-GMP environments, and offering guidance on automation implementation
Define automation requirements during the detailed design phase, supporting the preparation and review of I&C deliverables like Instrument Lists, IO Lists, wiring diagrams, fieldbus segment diagrams, riser diagrams, and control panel design drawings
Lead troubleshooting efforts and work with various trades during field walkdowns, installation, and commissioning activities to ensure instrumentation meets design specifications, and support the resolution of I&C issues during design, construction, and site installation
Review instrumentation specifications and participate in design reviews, providing technical guidance to I&C contractors and third-party vendors to ensure adherence to standards; lead as I&C representative in FAT, SAT, and Critical Test Plan execution
Oversee the quality of controls hardware and instrumentation installation during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure compliance with design requirements
Lead updates to I&C design documentation during all stages of Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) and ensure alignment with the automation philosophy and strategy throughout project execution

About you

Experience: Experience in applied instrumentation and controls and automation design engineering and project experience are required. Additional experience in construction/installation, equipment start-up, qualification and/or validation is mandatory; Direct knowledge of Automation System design, experience in Process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems automation such as media, harvest, bioreactors and integrating various OEM automation software
Soft and technical skills: Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation and field instrumentation technologies; Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills
Education: Minimum B.Sc in Electrical, Automation Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent job certificate/education
Languages: Proficiency in English is essential; German language skills are a plus

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