Instrumentation & Controls Field Commissioning Engineer

Genovice; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genovice is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Field Commissioning Engineer for hands-on site work in Malvern, PA. The role focuses on commissioning PLC/DCS control systems, with Emerson DeltaV experience helpful but not required, and requires strong teamwork with electrical and process professionals.

Candidate should interpret engineering drawings in the field, perform FAT readiness, and travel to US sites for FAT, start-up, and SAT.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of instrumentation/controls with commissioning background.
• Experience with PLC/DCS controls; field commissioning valued.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply them in the field.
• Willingness to travel to multiple US sites for FAT/start-up/SAT.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on commissioning at customer sites, including SAT activities and start-up support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues and coordinate with site teams and vendors.
• Support FAT readiness and testing at factory/shop as needed (travel required).
• Use drawings to support installation checks, control logic, and IO interpretation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive issues to closure and document field activities.

Skills

Field commissioning

PLC/DCS experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

Travel readiness

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).