Senior DeltaV Controls Enginee - On-Site

• We have a Senior DeltaV Engineer opportunity in Raleigh NC.
• 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