Project Engineer

Scientific Search; Ramsey (NJ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to own installation, startup, commissioning and customer training for sophisticated pharmaceutical capital equipment. This remote-based role requires extensive travel and interaction with customers, project managers and technical teams to ensure startup success.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, instrumentation, and control issues, read schematics, and document commissioning activities while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Strong AC/DC electrical troubleshooting and instrumentation skills.
• Experience reading schematics, P&IDs, and electrical/pneumatic interconnects.
• Hands-on experience with VFDs, motors, 4–20 mA circuits, and test meters.
• Familiarity with NFPA/NEC, Arc Flash safety, and industrial environments.
• Genuine road-warrior mentality and flexibility for extensive travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite installation, startup, commissioning, and customer training
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, instrumentation, and controls issues
• Perform power-up, I/O testing, validation support, and field-service activities
• Coordinate contractors, customers, Project Managers, and technical teams
• Document commissioning activities, punch lists, reports, and equipment issues

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Reading schematics & P&IDs

VFDs & motors

Arc Flash safety

Tools

Test meters

Job description

Location: Remote, U.S. | Eastern U.S. preferred | Extensive travel

Take ownership of sophisticated capital equipment from arrival onsite through installation, commissioning, validation, and customer training. My client is seeking a hands‑on engineer who thrives in the field, solves challenging technical problems, and becomes the go‑to resource customers rely on during critical equipment startups.

Why You Should Apply

• Own projects from installation through successful operation
• Work with sophisticated pharmaceutical capital equipment
• High‑impact role combining engineering, troubleshooting, and customer interaction
• Remote‑based opportunity with significant travel
• Additional earning opportunities through travel/field assignments

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead onsite installation, startup, commissioning, and customer training
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, instrumentation, and controls issues
• Perform power‑up, I/O testing, validation support, and field‑service activities
• Coordinate contractors, customers, Project Managers, and technical teams
• Document commissioning activities, punch lists, reports, and equipment issues

About You

• Strong AC/DC electrical troubleshooting and instrumentation skills
• Experience reading schematics, P&IDs, and electrical/pneumatic interconnects
• Hands‑on experience with VFDs, motors, 4–20 mA circuits, and test meters
• Familiarity with NFPA/NEC, Arc Flash safety, and industrial environments
• Genuine road‑warrior mentality and flexibility for extensive travel