Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer

LotusWorks is seeking an experienced I&C Commissioning Engineer to take instrumentation, controls, and monitoring systems through quality checks, functional testing, commissioning, and turnover to the Owner on a large-scale semiconductor fab build in New Albany, Ohio.

This role is responsible for overseeing facility monitoring and control systems through installation verification, loop testing, sequence validation, integrated systems testing, and final turnover. The successful candidate will work closely with controls contractors, system integrators, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure instrumentation and controls systems operate as designed and meet project requirements prior to Owner acceptance.

• Execute QA/QC and commissioning inspections on instrumentation, control panels, field devices, and field wiring associated with FMCS/BMS systems, PLC-based utility controls, and safety monitoring systems.
• Witness and document calibration activities, loop checks, and point-to-point verification testing, ensuring all deficiencies are identified, tracked, and resolved.
• Track inspection requests, commissioning issues, deficiencies, and non-conformances through the project issues management process to final close-out.
• Coordinate directly with controls contractors, automation vendors, and system integrators to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system deficiencies.
• Execute and document sequence-of-operations verification, cause-and-effect testing, and functional performance testing activities.
• Support integrated systems testing involving process utilities, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and facility monitoring platforms.
• Compile commissioning records, test documentation, calibration certificates, and turnover packages for Owner acceptance.
• Prepare weekly commissioning status reports, open-item logs, and progress updates for the Commissioning Lead.Support project startup activities and ensure instrumentation and controls systems are fully operational prior to final handover.

• Minimum 3 years of construction site experience, with previous experience supporting controls commissioning, automation projects, system integration, or startup activities.
• Working knowledge of FMCS/BMS platforms, PLC-based utility controls, instrumentation systems, and facility monitoring applications.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and system architecture drawings.
• Experience witnessing and documenting calibration activities, loop checks, point-to-point verification, and sequence-of-operations testing.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, or similar automation and building management platforms.
• Working knowledge of HART protocols, Foundation Fieldbus, and common industrial communication networks.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and Smartsheet; experience with commissioning management software is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate testing and commissioning records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clear status reporting and issue tracking capabilities.Commitment to safety culture and willingness to work in both construction and cleanroom environments.
• Experience with life-safety systems, security systems, telecommunications infrastructure, or semiconductor facility controls is considered an advantage.
• Semiconductor, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or advanced manufacturing facility experience is highly desirable.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent field, trade, commissioning, controls, or system integration experience will also be considered.
• Proof of education, licenses, certifications, and qualifications required where applicable.