Senior DeltaV Controls Consultant

Senior DeltaV Controls Consultant
Location: Raleigh, NC (On-site)

Role Overview:
As a Senior DeltaV Controls Consultant, you will lead the design, implementation and project management of large-scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences industry. You will leverage your deep Emerson DeltaV expertise and cGMP-compliant automation background to optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes from concept through commissioning and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets and resources to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery
• Lead system architecture development and control strategy definition to enhance manufacturing efficiency
• Create batch sequencing, phase logic and recipe structures compliant with ISA-88 and regulatory requirements
• Develop DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in accordance with ISA-101 HMI guidelines
• Apply class-based configuration approaches to maximize scalability and standardization
• Specify and procure instrumentation, hardware components and system licensing based on user and project scope
• Design electrical systems including power distribution, panel layouts, MCCs, VFDs and grounding strategies
• Design and implement industrial networking solutions (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus)
• Integrate third-party equipment via protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet/IP and Modbus
• Define computing infrastructure requirements (server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity, redundancy)
• Oversee full project lifecycle: requirements gathering, commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Ensure compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and industry best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams
• Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Travel up to 25% for on-site support, commissioning and client engagement

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
• 815 years of automation and control-system engineering experience in the Life Sciences or pharmaceutical industry
• Hands-on expertise with Emerson DeltaV systems (design, implementation, configuration)
• Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate, with strong ISA-101 HMI design skills
• Proven experience with ISA-88 batch processing and class-based configuration
• Deep understanding of GAMP5, cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead full project lifecycles from design through commissioning and validation
• Expertise integrating automation protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, OPC UA)
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking and server infrastructure (virtualization, redundancy, cybersecurity)
• Experience planning and executing FAT and SAT activities
• Solid electrical design skills: MCCs, VFDs, control panels, power distribution
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work extended hours or weekends as needed

Nice to Have

• Experience with other DCS/SCADA platforms (Rockwell, Siemens PCS7, Ignition)
• Exposure to historian solutions and advanced data analytics
• Familiarity with IO-Link and modern sensor communications
• Working knowledge of alarm management strategies
• Certifications in DeltaV, project management or relevant automation standards

Working Conditions

• Office desk/cubicle environment with frequent use of computers and engineering tools
• On-site presence required in Raleigh, NC, with periodic client-site visits for commissioning and support