Position Overview

An established engineering and automation organization is seeking a Senior DeltaV Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of large-scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences industry.

This role requires deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV systems and a strong technical background in delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience managing complete project life cycles, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and technical resources to ensure successful delivery

• Design system architecture and control strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency

• Develop batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures in alignment with ISA-88 standards

• Create high-performance HMIs using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in accordance with ISA-101 guidelines

• Apply class-based configuration methodologies to ensure scalable and standardized system design

• Develop electrical designs including power distribution, panel layouts, and grounding strategies

• Specify and procure instrumentation and automation hardware

• Design and implement industrial networking solutions including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, and OPC UA

• Integrate third-party equipment with DeltaV systems

• Define computing infrastructure requirements including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity, and redundancy planning

• Plan and manage DeltaV system licensing to ensure scalable and cost-effective implementation

• Oversee the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through commissioning and validation

• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory representatives

• Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous system improvements

• Support on-site commissioning activities as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

• 15+ years of automation and control systems engineering experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV system design and project execution

• Proven experience delivering automation solutions in regulated Life Sciences environments

• Strong expertise in ISA-88 batch control implementation

• Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate

• Deep understanding of ISA-101 HMI design principles

• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements

• Experience with industrial communication protocols including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and IO-Link

• Experience designing electrical components including MCCs, VFDs, control panels, and power distribution systems

• Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization for DeltaV deployments

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional DCS/SCADA platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Ignition, or Siemens PCS7

• Experience with historian integration and alarm management strategies

• OEM system integration experience

Work Environment

• Office-based engineering environment with frequent use of industrial control systems and engineering tools

• Occasional work in production facilities during commissioning activities

• May require weekend, holiday, nightshift, or extended hours during project milestones
   

 

 

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