Senior DeltaV Controls EngineerLife Sciences Capital Projects| Up to 25 Travel
Raleigh, WV - USA
Job Summary
Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer Life Sciences Capital Projects Onsite Raleigh NC Up to 25% Travel Direct Hire
Actively hiring interviews underway. Apply now to be considered.
Location
Raleigh NC (Onsite 5 days/week)
Up to 25% travel to client sites
Employment Type
Full-Time Direct Hire
Limited Relocation Assistance Available
No Visa Sponsorship
About the Opportunity
Our client a leading automation engineering organization serving the Life Sciences industry is seeking a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer to lead large-scale capital automation projects within biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing environments.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for full project lifecycle executionfrom architecture and design through commissioning and validationwithin cGMP-regulated facilities.
If you bring deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV ISA-88 batch processing and regulated manufacturing environments this is a career-defining opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead design and implementation of complex Emerson DeltaV control systems
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Own full project lifecycle: URS through FAT/SAT commissioning IQ/OQ support
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Architect scalable class-based DeltaV system designs
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Develop ISA-88 batch sequencing phase logic and recipe structures
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Design high-performance HMIs using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate (aligned with ISA-101)
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Define system infrastructure (servers virtualization cybersecurity redundancy)
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Design and specify industrial networks (Ethernet/IP Modbus TCP/IP Profibus Foundation Fieldbus OPC UA)
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Integrate OEM and third-party equipment into DeltaV environments
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Develop and manage project schedules budgets and engineering resources
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Ensure compliance with GAMP5 cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11 standards
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Lead FAT/SAT execution and validation documentation efforts
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams
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Travel up to 25% for site support and commissioning activities
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Control Systems Chemical Engineering or related field
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815 years of automation engineering experience in Life Sciences
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Extensive hands-on expertise with Emerson DeltaV (architecture configuration implementation)
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Strong experience with:
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ISA-88 batch processing
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ISA-101 HMI design principles
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DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate
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Historian integration and advanced control strategies
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Deep knowledge of cGMP GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
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Experience managing capital automation projects end-to-end
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Strong leadership communication and project management capabilities
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Stable career progression within regulated manufacturing environments
Preferred: Experience with Rockwell Automation Ignition Siemens PCS7 or other DCS/SCADA platforms.
Whats in It for You
Compensation: $150000 $180000 base (commensurate with experience)
Career advancement within high-visibility Life Sciences projects
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
401(k) with profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement & professional development support
Exposure to cutting-edge biopharma and medical device manufacturing
Long-term stability in a highly regulated recession-resistant industry
Opportunity to influence automation standards and mentor engineering teams
This is a senior-level role with significant technical ownership and strategic impact.
Ready to Lead Complex Life Sciences Automation Projects
If youre a seasoned DeltaV expert with strong regulatory and batch automation experience we want to speak with you.
Apply today we are actively shortlisting candidates for immediate interviews.