Senior DeltaV Controls Enginee - On-Site

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary.
• Design and implement DeltaV 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 DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV 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 DeltaV 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 DeltaV 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 DeltaV systems, focusing on system design and project execution
• Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV 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 DeltaV 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 DeltaV system licensing to optimize project implementation
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS / SCADA systems is a plus