DeltaV Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced DeltaV Automation Engineer to support the design, configuration, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification of Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with process automation, control strategies, batch systems, system integration, and automation lifecycle documentation, ensuring reliable operations and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS hardware and software.
• Develop and modify control modules, equipment modules, phase logic, interlocks, alarms, and process control strategies.
• Support DeltaV Batch, recipe management, and batch execution systems where applicable.
• Perform automation system commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and other commissioning and qualification activities.
• Execute software changes in accordance with approved change control procedures.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS interfaces, communication issues, I/O signals, instruments, and control loops.
• Support integration with SCADA, historians, MES, and other manufacturing systems as applicable.
• Prepare and maintain functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and automation records.
• Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with process engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, validation, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, data integrity principles, and applicable electronic records and electronic signature requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of control strategies, PID loops, alarms, interlocks, I/O configuration, and process instrumentation.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, and change control.
• Familiarity with GMP documentation and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.