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Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer | Life Sciences Automation | Raleigh, NC | $141K–$170K

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

 

Controls Engineer – Pearland, TX - $60,000 - $105,000 - Bonus: 10% of Base salary on Target up to 20%


Controls Engineer – Pearland, TX
Staff/Direct Hire – Full-Time
$60,000 - $105,000
Bonus: 10% of Base salary on Target up to 20%

Full Relocation Available

We are the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. We’re looking for a Controls Engineer - Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - to be based from our Pearland, TX depot.         

 

Here are some of the perks and rewards.

 

·         Competitive compensation package

·         Hybrid Schedule available

·         Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance

·         No cost medical plan option available

·         Paid training programs

·         Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement

·         Safety-focused culture

 

 

What you’ll do:

 

·         Design, provisioning, bespoke programming for new sites (when new applications are required)

·         Support sales, advising on controls solution for complex tenders

·         Support due diligence of new control systems to be introduced, including the comparison between solutions available in the market

·         Define & support the testing and validation of bespoke controls for energy storage systems

·         Define and build controls architecture for energy storage and hybrid applications

·         Document applications and its required controls

·         Point of escalation for site issues, assessment of infant care issues

·         Understand the standards for different regions, creating document templates for processes

·         Train less experienced personnel and other trainers

 

Must have Skills

·         Experience with FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) for new BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of complex projects for hybrids products

·         At least 3 years of experience with controls development, testing, simulation, and applications in the rentals space

·         Electrical or Electronic or Controls Engineering degree (or equivalent)

·         CODESYS programming capability

·         At least 3 years of experience with Energy Storage Systems, Renewables, and Hybrids, including product testing and terminologies