Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description

As an Instrumentation Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering innovative gas analysis and instrumentation projects from concept through to completion. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and deliver small, medium, and large-scale instrumentation and gas analysis projects.
• Design, build, install, and commission bespoke gas sampling, analyser, and CEMS systems, including hazardous area (ATEX) applications.
• Develop engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, wiring diagrams, validation protocols, test documentation, and commissioning reports.
• Provide technical expertise and support to SGS engineers, affiliates, and customers globally.
• Manage on-site installation and commissioning activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop control and automation strategies, with an understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, RS232, analogue and digital signals.
• Work within regulated pharmaceutical and industrial environments, ensuring compliance with GMP and relevant industry standards.
• Support calibration, testing, and analytical activities, including the application of standards such as the European Pharmacopoeia.
• Build expertise in gas analysis technologies and process applications across a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy, industrial gases, semiconductors, and brewing.
• Identify opportunities for business growth, support proposal development, and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion a strong safety culture and uphold SGS's commitment to integrity, quality, equality, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Level 7 or level 8 Engineering Degree. Preferably an Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer or Instrumentation & Control Engineer
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Electrical / Instrumentation qualification and background
• Knowledge of process systems
• Hazardous area experience and CompEx trained
• Project lead experience
• Capable of managing and training apprentices

Additional Information

We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused professional who thrives in a technical environment and enjoys working collaboratively to deliver exceptional results.

You will demonstrate:

• Integrity, professionalism, and accountability in everything you do.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills, coupled with a keen eye for detail.
• A results-driven mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with customers, colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A customer-focused approach, maintaining existing client relationships while helping to develop new business opportunities.
• Flexibility and a willingness to travel as required to support projects and customers.
• A commitment to working safely and in compliance with SGS policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• A positive, adaptable attitude with a willingness to take on new challenges and support wider business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, customer engagement, and project delivery within a dynamic and growing global business.

SGS is an equal opportunities employer, candidates must be currently eligible to work in Ireland.

Compensation: 40000 to 50000 (EUR) (YEARLY)