Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We have a Senior Delta-V Engineer opportunity in our Raleigh, NC office.
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 Delta-V 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 Delta-V 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 Delta-V graphics using Delta-V Live and Delta-V 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 Delta-V 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 Delta-V 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 Delta-V systems, focusing on system design and project execution
- Proficiency in Delta-V Live and Delta-V 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 Delta-V 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 Delta-V system licensing to optimize project implementation
- Knowledge of Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA systems is a plus
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