Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer
Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer
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08-08-2025
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- We have a Senior DeltaV Engineer opportunity in our Raleigh NC office.
- This person will lead the design implementation and project management of large-scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences industry.
- This role requires proficiency with Emerson DeltaV systems and a strong technical background in designing and delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions.
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complete project life cycles ensuring compliance with industry regulations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position with reasonable accommodation if necessary.
- Design and implement DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects
- Develop and manage project schedules budgets and resources ensuring on-time and within-budget project execution
- Lead system architecture development and control strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency
- Design batch sequencing phase logic and recipe structures to optimize production efficiency and regulatory compliance
- Develop DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in alignment with ISA-101 HMI guidelines
- Utilize a class-based approach in overall design to maximize scalability and standardization across projects
- Develop electrical designs including power distribution panel layouts and grounding strategies for automation systems
- Specify and procure instrumentation and hardware components
- Design and implement industrial networking solutions including Ethernet/IP Modbus TCP/IP Profibus and Foundation Fieldbus
- Integrate 3rd party equipment with DeltaV systems using protocols such as OPC UA Ethernet/IP and Modbus
- Define computing infrastructure requirements including server architecture virtualization cybersecurity and redundancy planning
- Design plan and specify DeltaV system licensing based on user requirements and project scope to ensure cost-effective and scalable solutions
- Oversee the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to commissioning and validation
- Ensure project deliveries and execution methodology compliance with GAMP5 cGMP 21 CFR Part 11 and industry best practices
- Develop acceptance protocols and manage the execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-disciplinary teams
- Coordinate with clients stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure project success
- Implement advanced automation strategies including ISA-88 batch processing historian integration and alarm management
- Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous improvements in system performance
- Travel up to 25% for on-site support commissioning and client engagement
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional degree in Electrical Engineering Control Systems Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 8-15 years in automation and control system engineering with a strong focus on Life Sciences projects
- 8-15 years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems focusing on system design and project execution
- Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate including experience designing high-performance HMIs and operator interfaces
- Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles and high-performance graphic design strategies
- Strong experience in class-based configuration and design
- Expertise in ISA-88 batch processing historian solutions and advanced control strategies
- Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects in the Life Sciences industry
- Strong knowledge of automation protocols (HART Foundation Fieldbus Profibus Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet/IP OPC UA IO-Link)
- Deep understanding of industrial networking for communication between controllers servers and HMIs
- Strong knowledge of cGMP GAMP5 and regulatory compliance for biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Experience integrating electrical and process control systems
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Experience specifying and designing electrical components including MCCs VFDs control panels and power distribution systems
- Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization technologies for robust DeltaV system deployment
- Extensive experience designing and implementing batch control systems within regulated Life Sciences environments
- Experience in OEM system integration using OPC UA Ethernet/IP and other industrial communication protocols
- Ability to plan specify and manage DeltaV system licensing to optimize project implementation
- Knowledge of Rockwell Automation Inductive Automation Ignition Siemens PCS7 or other DCS/SCADA systems is a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasional lifting climbing and working in production facilities during commissioning activities
- Work may include working weekends holidays nightshift and extended hours to meet deadlines and client requirements.
Must have:
- Stable work history
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Control Systems or Chemical Engineering or related field
- 815 years of automation and control system engineering experience specifically in the Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical industry
- Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems (design implementation configuration)
- Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate
- Strong knowledge of ISA-101 HMI design and high-performance graphics
- Proven experience with ISA-88 batch processing
- Experience in designing class-based configurations for scalable solutions
- Deep understanding of GAMP5 cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Ability to lead full project lifecycles design through commissioning and validation
- Expertise in integrating automation protocols (Ethernet/IP Modbus TCP/IP Foundation Fieldbus Profibus OPC UA)
- Strong understanding of industrial networking and server infrastructure (virtualization redundancy cybersecurity)
- Experience conducting and leading FAT/SAT activities
- Strong electrical design knowledge including MCCs VFDs power distribution panel layouts
- Excellent leadership communication and project management skills
- Willingness to travel up to 25% and work extended hours or weekends if needed
Nice to have:
- Experience with other automation systems such as Rockwell Siemens PCS7 or Ignition
- Exposure to historian solutions and advanced data analytics
- Familiarity with IO-Link and modern sensor communications
- Working knowledge of alarm management strategies
- Certifications in DeltaV project management or relevant automation standards
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