Instrumentation Support Specialist | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Instrumentation Support Specialist | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)

Support Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capital Projects

PACIV (pronounced pah-SEEV) specializes in Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation

For over 30 years, PACIV has worked with biopharmaceutical, medical device, utility companies, water & wastewater industries design, build, automate, and validate the systems that keep critical operations safe, compliant, and running.

We are looking for an Instrumentation Support Specialist to join our Indianapolis team. This position supports pharmaceutical manufacturing capital projects by managing, tracking, inspecting, and documenting process instrumentation used in manufacturing systems.

This position combines instrumentation support, equipment tracking, inventory coordination, documentation management, and project support within a regulated manufacturing environment.

About Process Instrumentation

Process instrumentation is used to monitor and control manufacturing processes and may include:

• Pressure transmitters
• Flow meters
• Temperature sensors
• Level instruments
• Control valves

Note: This position focuses on manufacturing process instrumentation and does not involve laboratory equipment or product testing.

Responsibilities

Instrumentation Tracking & Equipment Management

• Track instrumentation from purchase through delivery and installation
• Maintain accurate records within project tracking systems
• Monitor equipment and material status
• Provide updates to project teams on instrumentation availability
• Help ensure instrumentation is available to support project schedules

Receiving, Inspection & Verification

• Verify incoming instrumentation shipments
• Confirm equipment matches project requirements
• Review calibration certificates and compliance documentation
• Identify and report missing, damaged, or incorrect materials

Documentation & Compliance Support

• Organize and maintain instrumentation documentation
• Assist with project turnover documentation packages
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly filed
• Support compliance with GDP and cGMP documentation requirements

Inventory & Material Coordination

• Support instrumentation inventory management
• Coordinate storage, tracking, and distribution of materials
• Work with warehouse and project personnel to manage inventory
• Coordinate instrumentation shipments and deliveries

Project Support

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel
• Provide updates on instrumentation status and project readiness
• Help resolve material and documentation issues
• Support multiple projects while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail

What a Typical Day May Include

• Receiving and inspecting instrumentation deliveries
• Updating tracking databases and spreadsheets
• Reviewing calibration and compliance documentation
• Coordinating material status with project teams
• Organizing turnover documentation
• Following up on delayed or missing equipment
• Supporting project schedules and commissioning activities

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, technical, or project support environments
• Experience working with equipment, materials, inventory, or technical documentation
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to industrial or process instrumentation
• Experience with equipment tracking, inventory management, or material coordination
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, or turnover documentation
• Knowledge of GDP and cGMP practices

Why Join PACIV?

• Support high-visibility pharmaceutical manufacturing projects
• Gain exposure to process instrumentation and capital project execution
• Develop experience with compliance and project support activities
• Work alongside experienced engineering and project teams
• Build a foundation for future growth within PACIV's engineering, project support, and technical operations organizations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Medical coverage with 90% of premiums paid by PACIV
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting

Additional Information

• Full-time onsite position located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• No C2C or 1099 arrangements
• PACIV does not work with external recruiting agencies
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
• PACIV does not sponsor employment visas or visa transfers

PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.