EI&C Instrumentation Engineer (7115)

Specialized Recruitment Partner in Life Sciences

Since 1997, we have served as a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities and support clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.

Global Market Leader in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

A global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, spanning both chemical and biotechnology sectors, is seeking a professional for a one-year contract based in Visp, Switzerland, with the possibility of extension.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation and field devices for process, utility, and infrastructure systems in accordance with company standards, GMP requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Select and define measurement technologies for parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical measurements, and control valves.
• Create, maintain, and update instrumentation documentation, including instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, instrument indexes, calibration, and maintenance data.
• Maintain and manage instrument-related engineering data within COMOS.
• Support the integration of field devices into DCS, PLC, SIS, and process control systems.
• Coordinate and supervise installation activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Plan, execute, document, and troubleshoot loop checks, functional tests, and commissioning activities.
• Support startup and handover activities for new and modified systems.
• Execute GMP qualification activities using UBIK and Kneat, including support for IQ/OQ documentation and testing.
• Ensure all engineering activities are performed in accordance with change control, data integrity, and validation requirements.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions related to instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate closely with Automation, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, Quality, and Project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Swiss or EU citizen with the right to work in Switzerland.
• Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in instrumentation engineering within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design, field devices, calibration principles, and process measurements.
• Experience with engineering documentation and data management in COMOS.
• Knowledge of process control systems and field device integration.
• Experience with commissioning, loop testing, and startup support.
• Familiarity with GMP environments and GxP documentation requirements.
• Experience with qualification tools such as UBIK and Kneat is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in German is mandatory and English proficiency is required.