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Instrumentation Startup Engineer

PM Group
Zebulon, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026
Overview

The Instrumentation Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC. Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) is an integral part of PM Group’s ability to support clients across the complete project life cycle. We have over 50 years’ industry experience, strong technical knowledge and integrated resources. Clients look to us to provide experienced technical professionals that complement their project teams. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US.

We are seeking System Owners responsible for supporting and representing the owner stakeholders. Specifically the successful candidate will have specific experience leading design support, equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and operational readiness for Drug Substance manufacturing systems.

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000 people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners.

Responsibilities

  • Support startup and commissioning of instrumentation systems.
  • Participate in field troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Perform system walkdowns and support punch list closure.
  • Assist with loop checks and functional testing.
  • Coordinate with Automation, Electrical, CQV, vendors, and Operations.
  • Support operational readiness and system turnover activities.
  • Assist with startup documentation and commissioning records.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
  • Experience supporting startup or commissioning activities within regulated manufacturing
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
  • Ability to work full-time onsite

Preferred experience:

  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing
  • Instrumentation field engineering
  • Commissioning and startup support
  • Smart instrumentation
  • Pressure, flow, temperature, and level instrumentation
  • Control valves
  • Analytical instrumentation
  • DeltaV or other DCS interfaces
  • GMP manufacturing environments

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2026 business strategy. Click here to read more in our 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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