Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Date:
May 27, 2026
Location:
Runcorn, United Kingdom, 0
Company:
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id:
67998
We Are Teva
We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
Purpose of the Role
To provide hands-on support to the operations teams and C&I Manager to maximise efficiency and availability of plant and utilities systems. To ensure all calibration and maintenance activities are completed. To provide technical expertise and problem-solving support on shift. To be able to carry out work activities with minimal supervision. To provide supervision and training for the EC&I area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure high availability of plant and utility systems by monitoring equipment and ensuring planned maintenance activities are completed on time in accordance with the maintenance plan
- Implement continuous improvement plans to enhance the performance of manufacturing and utilities equipment
- Maintain all calibration and maintenance documentation and supporting systems to ensure complete calibration and maintenance records are available for all instruments used within manufacturing
- Inspect and test the operation of electrical and control equipment and systems, diagnosing faults using pneumatic, electrical, and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments to minimise downtime
- Ensure work standards within the Control and Instrumentation area are implemented to maintain compliance with internal and external audit acceptance criteria
- Repair and adjust system components such as sensors, transmitters, and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts
- Implement calibration work required to meet the calibration schedule in line with current company procedures
- Maintain the calibration and maintenance area and associated equipment to ensure readiness for audit at all times
- Implement C&I maintenance work required to meet the maintenance schedule in line with current company procedures
- Install electrical, control and measurement equipment on existing and new plant equipment and processes
Work Pattern
- 7 shifts over the course of a 2 week period including weekends
- Mixture of 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am shifts
Your Skills and Experience
Do you have?
- HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering
- Strong knowledge of PLC systems (preferably Siemens S7, TIA Portal, and Rockwell Logix 5000), with the ability to use software for fault finding
- Significant experience with electrical components including motor control, SSRs, and safety systems
- Solid understanding of electronics, fault finding techniques, and system interrogation
- Significant experience in instrumentation and control loops, including fault diagnosis and system analysis
- Knowledge of Computerised System Validation (CSV)
- Proven experience working with electrical, control, and instrumentation systems within the pharmaceutical, food, or other highly regulated industry
Are you?
- A strong communicator with clear written and verbal skills
- A hands-on problem solver with a proactive and practical approach
- Detail-oriented, with high standards for quality and compliance
- Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
- Adaptable and resilient, remaining effective in a fast-paced, operational environment
If so – we would value hearing from you
How We’ll Take Care of You
At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.
When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.
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Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
