Instrumentation Technician

PACIV; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

PACIV in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support pharmaceutical capital projects. You will manage, track, inspect, and document process instrumentation used in manufacturing systems while coordinating with project teams.

This hands-on role emphasizes organization, problem solving, and attention to detail on equipment like flow meters, temperature sensors, and control valves; prior experience in regulated environments is favored.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, industrial, or project-support environments.
• Experience with equipment, materials, inventory, or technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation Tracking and Support: track instrumentation from purchase through delivery and installation; maintain project records.
• Receiving and Inspection: verify incoming instrumentation shipments and documentation; report discrepancies.
• Documentation Management: organize and maintain instrumentation records; support turnover packages; ensure GDP/cGMP compliance.
• Inventory and Material Coordination: work with warehouse and project teams to manage instrumentation inventory; coordinate storage and distribution.
• Project Support: collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams; provide status updates and resolve issues.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Documentation management

Project support

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Outlook

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Support Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Projects

PACIV (pronounced pah-SEEV) Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation

We support pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturers by helping deliver capital projects in highly regulated production environments.

We are looking for an Instrumentation Technician to join our Indianapolis team. This position supports pharmaceutical capital projects by helping manage, track, inspect, and document process instrumentation used in manufacturing systems.

This is a hands-on role that combines instrumentation support, material tracking, documentation management, and coordination with project teams. If you enjoy staying organized, solving problems, and working with technical equipment in a project environment, this could be a great opportunity.

What Is Process Instrumentation?

Process instrumentation is the equipment used to monitor and control manufacturing processes, including:

• Flow meters
• Temperature sensors
• Level instruments
• Control valves

This position focuses on manufacturing instrumentation and does not involve laboratory equipment or product testing.

What You Will Do

Instrumentation Tracking and Support

• Track instrumentation from purchase through delivery and installation
• Maintain accurate records within project tracking systems
• Monitor material status and provide updates to project teams
• Help ensure instrumentation is available when needed for project activities

Receiving and Inspection

• Verify incoming instrumentation shipments
• Review documentation such as calibration certificates and compliance records
• Identify and report missing, damaged, or incorrect materials

Documentation Management

• Organize and maintain instrumentation documentation
• Assist with compiling project turnover packages
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly filed
• Support compliance with GDP and cGMP documentation requirements

Inventory and Material Coordination

• Work with warehouse and project personnel to manage instrumentation inventory
• Support storage, tracking, and distribution of materials
• Coordinate shipment and delivery of instrumentation when needed

Project Support

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams
• Provide updates on instrumentation status and readiness
• Help resolve material and documentation issues
• Support multiple projects while maintaining organization and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, technical, or project-support environments
• Experience working with equipment, materials, inventory, or technical documentation
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to industrial or process instrumentation
• Experience with equipment tracking, inventory management, or material coordination
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, or turnover documentation
• Knowledge of GDP or cGMP practices

Why Join PACIV?

• Build a foundation for future growth opportunities within PACIV's engineering, project support, and technical operations teams.
• Work on high-visibility pharmaceutical manufacturing projects
• Gain exposure to instrumentation, compliance, and capital project execution
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and project teams
• Build technical experience within a strong, stable, and growing industry
• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Medical coverage with 90% of premiums paid by PACIV
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting

Additional Information

• This is a full-time onsite position based in Indianapolis, Indiana
• No C2C or 1099 arrangements
• PACIV does not work with external recruiting agencies
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. PACIV does not sponsor employment visas or visa transfers.