Instrumentation & Controls Field Commissioning Engineer

Genovice; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Genovice is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Field Commissioning Engineer to lead hands-on field commissioning for pharmaceutical manufacturing and utilities at multiple US sites. You will support PLC/DCS and Emerson DeltaV-based systems, interpret engineering drawings in the field, and collaborate with electrical and process teams to ensure safe, compliant start-up and commissioning.

The role requires traveling to several US sites for FAT, start-up, and SAT, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of instrumentation/controls/industrial automation experience.
• Experience with PLC/DCS controls and field commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on field commissioning at customer sites.
• Support FAT readiness and testing at factory/shop (travel required).
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and controls in the field.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to drive issues to closure.
• Maintain clear field documentation including test results and punch lists.

Skills

PLC/DCS experience

Field commissioning

Reading engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Some college education preferred

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

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

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking an Instrumentation &Controls Engineer focused on hands‑on field commissioning for pharmaceuticalmanufacturing and utilities. This role supports PLC/DCS and EmersonDeltaV-based control systems. Emerson DeltaV experience is helpful but notrequired. 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.

Requirements

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).