Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer
📍 Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time | Mid-Senior Level
💵 Compensation: $141,000 – $170,000 (based on experience)
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
👤 Openings: 1
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of large-scale automation projects within the Life Sciences industry. This position requires deep technical expertise in Emerson DeltaV systems, strong knowledge of cGMP-compliant solutions, and the ability to deliver projects through their full lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader with extensive experience in automation, industrial networking, and regulatory compliance, while also mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences projects.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Design batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures to optimize efficiency and compliance.
Develop DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in alignment with ISA-101 guidelines.
Drive standardization with a class-based design approach across projects.
Specify, procure, and integrate instrumentation, hardware, and industrial networking solutions (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, OPC UA).
Define and plan DeltaV licensing requirements for cost-effective, scalable system deployment.
Ensure compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory standards.
Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and teams.
Collaborate with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and clients to ensure project success.
Troubleshoot complex automation issues and implement continuous improvements.
Travel up to 25% for commissioning and on-site client engagement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
8–15 years of automation and control systems engineering experience, specifically in Life Sciences.
Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems (DeltaV Live, DeltaV Operate).
Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles and ISA-88 batch processing.
Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO-Link).
Experience with cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory compliance for Life Sciences manufacturing.
Familiarity with Rockwell Automation, Siemens PCS7, Ignition, or other DCS/SCADA systems (plus).
Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Why Join
Work on mission-critical Life Sciences automation projects that directly impact biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing.
Opportunity to lead full project lifecycles with ownership and accountability.
Be part of a collaborative, expert-driven team with continuous professional growth and development.
Key Skills
DeltaV | DeltaV Live | DeltaV Operate | ISA-101 | ISA-88 | Life Sciences | cGMP | GAMP5 | SCADA | DCS | OPC UA | Modbus | Profibus | Ethernet/IP | Batch Processing | Industrial Networking | Automation Engineering