Senior DeltaV Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior DeltaV Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of large-scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences industry. This role is responsible for managing complete project lifecycles, from system architecture and design through commissioning and validation.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise with Emerson DeltaV systems, strong knowledge of cGMP-compliant environments, and a proven ability to collaborate across engineering, validation, and manufacturing teams to optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device production processes.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Engineering & System Design

• Lead the design and implementation of Emerson DeltaV automation control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects.
  

• Develop scalable class-based configurations supporting standardized and repeatable automation solutions.
  

• Design and configure DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate environments.
  

• Apply ISA-101 HMI standards and high-performance graphic design principles.
  

• Implement ISA-88 batch processing methodologies.
  

Project Leadership

• Lead full project lifecycles including:
  

  • Requirements definition
    

  • System design
    

  • Configuration
    

  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
    

  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
    

  • Commissioning and validation support.
    

• Manage project schedules, scope, resources, and technical deliverables to ensure on-time and within-budget execution.
  

• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including manufacturing, validation, quality, and external vendors.
  

Compliance & Validation

• Ensure automation solutions comply with:
  

  • GAMP5
    

  • cGMP standards
    

  • 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements.
    

• Support documentation development including design specifications, functional specifications, and validation deliverables.
  

Advanced Control & Data Systems

• Implement historian solutions and advanced control strategies.
  

• Support integration of automation systems into broader manufacturing and enterprise platforms.
  

• Optimize performance, data integrity, and system scalability.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  

Experience

• 8–15 years of automation and control systems engineering experience within the Life Sciences industry.
  

• Demonstrated stable work history with progressive engineering responsibility.
  

• Proven experience delivering full lifecycle automation projects.
  

Technical Expertise

• Extensive hands-on Emerson DeltaV experience including:
  

  • System design
    

  • Configuration
    

  • Implementation
    

  • Commissioning.
    

• Proficiency with:
  

  • DeltaV Live
    

  • DeltaV Operate.
    

• Expertise in:
  

  • ISA-101 HMI design and high-performance graphics.
    

  • ISA-88 batch processing methodologies.
    

  • Historian solutions and advanced control strategies.
    

• Experience building scalable class-based configurations.
  

Regulatory Knowledge

• Deep understanding of:
  

  • GAMP5 validation frameworks.
    

  • cGMP manufacturing environments.
    

  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
    

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
  

• Ability to lead technical teams across multiple project phases.
  

Work Location

• Onsite role based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  

• Occasional travel to client or project sites may be required.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $150,000 — $170,000 (based on experience)
  

Benefits

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D
  

• Long-Term Disability Coverage
  

• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  

• Paid Holidays
  

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  

• Referral Bonus Program
  

• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
  

• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  

• Employee Assistance Program
  

• Will Preparation Resources
  

• Worldwide Travel Assistance
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.