Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

i-Pharm GxP; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

i-Pharm GxP in Lebanon, Indiana seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support an on-site pharmaceutical project. The role focuses on commissioning, startup, and operational readiness of mechanical and utility systems in a large-scale construction setting.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering degree and 1–2 years of hands-on experience, with proficiency in reading P&IDs, and a willingness to work onsite. DeltaV or Kneat familiarity is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–2 years in mechanical engineering, commissioning, or startup.
• Ability to read P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of commissioning and OV test scripts across mechanical and utility systems.
• Prepare and review commissioning documentation, including startup procedures and traceability matrices.
• Conduct P&ID reviews, field walkdowns and redlines to verify installed systems against drawings.
• Assist with system startup sequencing, commissioning activities and system handover.
• Support hands-on commissioning activities, including flushing, pressure testing, and equipment startup.
• Follow LOTO procedures and coordinate with vendors and teams during installation, testing and startup.
• Assist with commissioning documentation and qualification activities using digital platforms and control systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Commissioning

P&ID interpretation

Startup sequencing

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Kneat

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Location: Lebanon, Indiana (Fully Onsite)

Contract: Initial 12 months, with potential for extension

Compensation: Competitive W2 hourly rate + monthly expense allowance

I am looking for a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing project in Lebanon, Indiana.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer with a mechanical engineering background to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting the commissioning, startup and operational readiness of mechanical and utility systems on a large-scale pharmaceutical construction project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of commissioning and Operational Verification (OV) test scripts across mechanical and utility systems.
• Prepare and review commissioning documentation, including startup procedures, system shakedowns, impact assessments and traceability matrices.
• Conduct P&ID reviews, field walkdowns and redlines to verify installed systems against engineering drawings.
• Assist with system startup sequencing, commissioning activities and system handover.
• Support hands-on commissioning activities, including flushing, pressure testing, system activation and equipment startup.
• Follow LOTO procedures and coordinate with vendors and engineering teams during equipment installation, testing and startup.
• Assist with commissioning documentation and qualification activities using digital platforms and control systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Ideally 1–2 years of experience in mechanical engineering, commissioning, startup or a related engineering environment.
• Some exposure to mechanical equipment, utilities, piping systems or industrial construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• An understanding of commissioning, mechanical testing, system startup or equipment installation would be beneficial.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or GMP-regulated environments is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with DeltaV or Kneat would be a bonus.
• Willingness to work fully onsite in Lebanon, Indiana.

Interested?

If you have a Mechanical Engineering degree and are looking to develop your experience in commissioning and startup, I would be keen to hear from you.