Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer

Position Title: Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer (Confidential Client)

Location: Raleigh, NC | On-site

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: Base salary range of $150K–$170K

Benefits

Comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for: Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D; Long Term Disability; Voluntary Short Term Disability; Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid Holidays; Tuition Reimbursement; Referral Bonus Program; 401(k)/Profit Sharing; 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan); Employee Assistance Program; Will Preparation Resources; Worldwide Travel Assistance.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is an employee-owned engineering and automation firm that delivers capital automation projects, including for the Life Sciences industry. Being employee-owned allows them to hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions; they invest in continuing education and world-class benefits, and their recognized industry experts receive ongoing training to remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions.

Position Summary

Our Client has a Senior DeltaV Engineer opportunity in their Raleigh, NC office. This person will lead the design, implementation, and project management of large-scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences industry.

This role requires proficiency with Emerson DeltaV systems and a strong technical background in designing and delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complete project life cycles, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes.

Working Conditions: Office desk/cubicle environment; frequent use of computers, engineering tools, and industrial control systems. Onsite role with potential for site travel.

Physical Demands: Occasional lifting, climbing, and working in production facilities during commissioning activities. Work may include working weekends, holidays, nightshift, and extended hours to meet deadlines and client requirements.

Primary Functions

• 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.

Must-Haves

• Stable work history.


• 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 (design, implementation, configuration).


• 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.


• Ability to lead full project lifecycles – design through commissioning and validation.


• 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 (including 21 CFR Part 11).


• Experience integrating electrical and process control systems.


• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration; excellent project management skills.


• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA systems is a plus.