Instrumentation & Controls Field Commissioning Engineer

Instrumentation & Controls Field Commissioning Engineer

Malvern, United States

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• Work Experience 5+ years
• City Malvern
• State/Province Pennsylvania
• Country United States

About the role

We are seeking an Instrumentation &Controls Engineer focused on hands‑on field commissioning for pharmaceutical manufacturing and utilities. This role supports PLC/DCS and Emerson

DeltaV-based control systems. Emerson DeltaV experience is helpful but not required. Pharmaceutical experience is useful but not required. The position requires strong teamwork with electrical, automation/controls, and process professionals, and strong ability to interpret engineering drawings in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on commissioning support at customer sites, including:
• SAT activities,
• start‑up support,
• troubleshooting and issue resolution in the field.
• Support FAT readiness and testing activities at the factory/shop as needed (travel required).
• Use engineering drawings and documentation to support installation checks and commissioning execution, including:
• control logic and panel/IO‑related interpretation.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and controls problems during commissioning and start‑up, partnering with site teams and vendors.
• Execute point‑to‑point checks, loop checks, and functional testing as directed by commissioning/test procedures.
• Coordinate closely with cross‑functional teams (electrical, automation/controls, and process) during commissioning activities to drive issue to closure.
• Maintain clear field documentation including red lines, punch lists, test results, troubleshooting logs, and punch closure support.
• Follow site safety requirements and support safe field execution (permits, access coordination, and work practices).

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in instrumentation/controls and/or industrial automation with a strong commissioning and/or field execution background.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC/DCS style controls and commissioning (field commissioning experience is strongly valued).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use them effectively in the field.
• Proven team player mindset working with electrical, automation/controls, and process professionals.
• Willingness and ability to travel to several US sites for FAT, start‑up, and SAT.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV (helpful but not required).
• Some pharmaceutical experience and/or familiarity with GMP expectations (helpful).
• Some college education is preferred (a 4‑year degree is not required).