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Sr. Automation Controls Engineer

Sunrise Systems, Inc.
Muskegon, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

Job Title: Sr. Automation Controls Engineer Job Id: 26-03011 Location: Muskegon, MI Duration: 05 Months Contract Position Type: Hourly Contract Position (W2 only)

  • 100% onsite at Muskegon, MI
  • Office hours (40/week) Mon-Fri 8 to 5
  • looking for someone that can help with commissioning, updating, data upload, and troubleshooting issues between DeltaV and the other applications in the job description

Role

  • The Sr. Automation Controls Engineer will work closely with the Automation Engineering team to commission and correct issues with our DeltaV system.
  • This role involves testing and witnessing commissioning tests to ensureall corresponding applications are correctly integrated with the DeltaV system.
  • The Engineer will be responsible for upgrade, verification, and validation of systems to ensure functionality.
  • Upgrades and testing will be performed at the Muskegon, MI site.
  • Experience executing validation protocols in a GMP industry is highly desired.
  • This position is part of the Automation Engineering Team and will be based in Muskegon, MI

Key Responsibilities

  • Commission DeltaV and integrated applications.
  • Ensure compatibility of applications, including Rockwell FactoryTalk, PI, and P A C-X, data acquisition and manufacturing execution systems.
  • Perform testing of updates; document findings in compliance with GMP.
  • Deploy upgraded systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Execute Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols.

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 7 years of relevant experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of DCS configuration and development using Emmerson DeltaV.
  • Expertise in application testing with integrated applications.
  • Experience with life science or chemical manufacturing equipment, controls, reactors, fluid handling equipment, filters, and purification equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in FDA-regulated industrial automation.
  • Familiarity with ISA 88 batch processing and Purdue model.
  • Travel - Ability to work full time, in person in at the Muskegon, MI site.

Salary : $80 - $86

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