DeltaV Automation Engineer
DeltaV Automation Engineer
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Job Description
We are seeking a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer to join our growing Life Sciences Automation team in Raleigh this senior-level role you will lead the design implementation and project management of large-scale capital automation projects for biopharmaceutical biotech and medical device manufacturing facilities.
This position is ideal for an experienced DeltaV professional who thrives in delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions excels at managing complete project life cycles and enjoys working with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Implement: Develop Emerson DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences projects including system architecture batch sequencing phase logic and recipe design.
- Project Leadership: Manage schedules budgets resources and ensure on-time on-budget delivery of automation projects.
- HMI & Graphics: Create high-performance graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate aligned with ISA-101 guidelines.
- Electrical & Networking Design: Develop power distribution plans panel layouts grounding strategies and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP Modbus TCP/IP Profibus Foundation Fieldbus).
- Integration: Connect 3rd-party equipment using OPC UA Ethernet/IP and Modbus protocols.
- Compliance: Ensure all designs meet GAMP5 cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory standards.
- Testing & Validation: Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to confirm system performance.
- Mentorship: Guide and train junior engineers and project teams.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement advanced control strategies historian integration and alarm management to improve efficiency.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Control Systems or Chemical Engineering (or related field).
- 8 years of automation and control systems engineering experience specifically in the Life Sciences/Pharma industry.
- Extensive hands-on DeltaV experience (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 and class-based configuration.
- Deep understanding of GAMP5 cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
- Experience integrating automation protocols (Ethernet/IP Modbus TCP/IP Foundation Fieldbus Profibus OPC UA).
- Solid understanding of industrial networking and server infrastructure (virtualization redundancy cybersecurity).
- Strong electrical design background (MCCs VFDs power distribution panel layouts).
- Willingness to travel up to 25% and work occasional extended hours/weekends as needed.
Skills Preferred:
- Experience with Rockwell Automation Siemens PCS7 or Ignition SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of historian solutions IO-Link and advanced data analytics.
- Familiarity with alarm management strategies.
- DeltaV or Project Management certifications.
Why Join Us
- Competitive base salary $145K-$170K plus uncapped performance bonus.
- 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) share in the companys success.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
Employment Type
Full Time
