DeltaV Automation Engineer Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical

DeltaV Engineer – Life Sciences Automation | Kalamazoo, MI

Location: Kalamazoo, MI (Onsite, up to 25% travel)
Salary: $105K–$145K + uncapped bonus
Industry: Life Sciences | Biopharmaceutical | Pharmaceutical | Medical Devices

About the Role:
We are seeking a DeltaV Engineer to design, configure, and implement Emerson DeltaV automation systems for regulated Life Sciences manufacturing. Join a collaborative, employee-owned company delivering cutting-edge automation solutions that support biopharmaceutical and medical device production nationwide. This role offers hands-on opportunities in system integration, batch processing, and regulatory-compliant automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement Emerson DeltaV control systems and ISA-88 batch processes
• Engineer system architecture, HMI, historian, and control strategies
• Ensure compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11
• Conduct FAT/SAT, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical growth
• Travel up to 25% for on-site commissioning

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Electrical, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 3–7 years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems and PLC integration
• Expertise in ISA-88 batch processes and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, HART, Foundation Fieldbus)
• Experience in Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of historian systems, alarm management, and advanced control strategies
• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA systems
• AutoCAD and electrical design experience
• Mentoring and translating functional specs into software design

Why Join Us:

• 100% employee-owned company with a growth and innovation culture
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, PTO, tuition reimbursement
• Work on mission-critical Life Sciences automation projects with national impact