Instrumentation and Controls Field Commissioning Engineer

LotusWorks • Sunnyvale, CA

9d • $40 - $60

About The Position

LotusWorks is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Field Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning, testing, and verification of instrumentation, controls systems, PLCs, control panels, and field devices in a mission-critical environment. The engineer will collaborate with System Owners, vendors, contractors, and project teams to verify equipment and control systems are installed correctly, tested thoroughly, and perform according to design documents, project specifications, and client expectations.

The role includes reviewing engineering documentation; developing and executing FAT/OAT testing; commissioning PLC systems; performing QA/QC inspections; verifying instrumentation installations and calibration; troubleshooting commissioning issues; and maintaining testing, calibration, and turnover records. The engineer will also participate in startup, functional testing, integrated system testing, and final commissioning, while ensuring work follows safety requirements, project procedures, site requirements, and applicable standards.

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider supporting commissioning, construction services, calibration, operations, and maintenance within global manufacturing facilities. It operates across EMEA and North America and serves manufacturers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical and biologics, medical device, and data center sectors.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience commissioning various Instrumentation & Controls equipment and systems in a mission-critical environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLC systems, control panels, instrumentation, and field devices.
• Experience with FAT, OAT, startup, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
• Experience reviewing drawings, submittals, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience performing QA/QC inspections of I&C equipment and installations.
• Experience calibrating instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, and control valves.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, controls, PLC hardware, and field devices.
• Ability to identify installation deficiencies and troubleshoot I&C systems effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with System Owners, contractors, vendors, System Integrators, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• I&C qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment submittals, drawings, specifications, and design documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Develop FAT checklists and test procedures for I&C equipment and systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute FAT activities on equipment and control systems.
• Review and verify that equipment and system FAT/OAT processes meet project specifications, design requirements, and client expectations.
• Commission PLC systems, including taking PLCs in and out of service, verifying functionality, and supporting system startup.
• Perform QA/QC inspections of PLC panels, control panels, field instrumentation, and associated hardware.
• Review PLC panel hardware and instrumentation installations for quality, completeness, and compliance with approved design documents.
• Coordinate with System Owners to provide technical verification of hardware and instrument installations.
• Review System Integrator OAT documentation and conduct FAT activities on behalf of the client.
• Inspect completed PLC panel hardware installations for workmanship, labeling, wiring, components, and overall quality.
• Inspect field instrumentation installations for compliance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Calibrate and verify instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, level, and control valves.
• Verify the operation, signal integrity, functionality, and communication of instrumentation and control devices.
• Identify and document deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with contractors, vendors, System Integrators, and project teams.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of I&C commissioning issues during testing, startup, and turnover.
• Maintain commissioning documentation, test records, punch lists, calibration records, and deficiency reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, System Owners, vendors, and other commissioning disciplines to support successful system turnover.
• Participate in equipment startup, functional testing, integrated system testing, and final commissioning activities.
• Perform commissioning activities safely and in accordance with project procedures, site requirements, and applicable standards.
• Provide technical input and field verification for project documentation, sequences of operation, commissioning plans, and turnover packages.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Training and education assistance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Extra annual leave with years of service.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Recognition rewards.
• Per diem may be available under company policy based on job location and travel requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed