Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Location:

Region: Saxony
Country: Germany

Role:

  • Industry: Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 10/09/2025
Job Reference: JBICE_1755073623

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

One of our biggest clients are looking to bring on at least 2 instrumentation and control engineers to work on one of their latest facilities in Saxony, Germany.

They support some of the biggest EPC contractors and end users with complex engineering solutions for industrial applications, as well as energy transition. They operate across the Oil & Gas, Renewable and Hydrogen sectors internationally.

Any experience with reciprocating compressors or electrolysers is particularly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support projects by designing and implementing instrumentation and control (I&C) systems for reciprocating compressors and electrolyzers.
  • Sensor & Actuator Selection: Specify sensors, transmitters, valves, and other field instrumentation based on project requirements.
  • Interface with Control Systems: Ensure proper integration of instrumentation with PLC/DCS systems used in oil & gas and renewable energy applications.
  • Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs adhere to IEC, ATEX, SIL, and other industry standards for safety and reliability.
  • Testing & Commissioning Support: Assist in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and site commissioning when required.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, or a related field.
  • Several years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, preferably in the oil & gas or renewable energy sector.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD, or similar design tools is positive.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation & sensors.
  • Experience with PLC/DCS systems and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, HART).
  • Fluent English, German desirable but not essential.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, willing to work with cross-functional teams & attention to detail.

What They Offer:

  • Cutting-edge projects in the energy transition and hydrogen economy.
  • Work in an international and innovative environment.
  • Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
  • Flexible working options & competitive compensation package.

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Jaz D’Avola
Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Imani WIlliams
Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Meghan Mcloughlin
Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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