DeltaV Engineer (M/F) – Pharmaceutical Automation

Expleo Group; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group in Switzerland seeks a DeltaV Engineer to join long‑term pharmaceutical and biotech automation projects. You will design, configure, and develop Emerson DeltaV control solutions across modules, phases, equipment modules, sequences, and recipes.

You will work closely with Automation, Instrumentation, Process, IT/OT, Validation and Production teams to ensure testing, integration, and comprehensive documentation, with GMP‑compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in automation or related discipline.
• 4–15 years in industrial automation with DeltaV experience.
• Experience with DeltaV configuration, modules, sequences, alarms.
• Knowledge of GMP and CSV in regulated environments.
• English professional proficiency; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process requirements and define automation solutions.
• Design, configure, and develop DeltaV applications.
• Configure recipes, interfaces, alarms, and control sequences.
• Prepare FDS and design specs; document system modifications.
• Support testing, FAT/SAT, and system integration.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV

DCS configuration

Control system design

Documentation & GMP

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Automation/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

PAS‑X

Syncade

Job description

As part of long‑term engineering projects with a major international player in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, we are seeking a DeltaV Engineer specialized in Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

You will be involved in the automation of production processes, covering activities from design and configuration through testing, integration, and technical documentation. You will work closely with Automation, Instrumentation, Process, IT/OT, Validation, and Production teams.

Your Responsibilities

DeltaV Design & Development

• Analyze process functional requirements and contribute to the definition of automation solutions.
• Design, configure, and develop applications on the Emerson DeltaV platform.
• Develop and configure control modules, equipment modules, phases, and operational sequences.
• Participate in the configuration of recipes and process control functions according to project requirements.
• Configure operator interfaces, graphics, alarms, and event management.
• Contribute to the definition and maintenance of the control system architecture.
• Ensure DeltaV integration with field instrumentation, process equipment, and third‑party systems.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain functional and design specifications, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and configuration documentation.
• Document control strategies, operational sequences, and system modifications.
• Ensure traceability of system changes and support change control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and standards applicable to computerized systems in regulated environments.
• Participate in the preparation of testing and validation documentation.

Testing, Integration & Project Support

• Participate in functional testing activities and FAT/SAT campaigns as required.
• Verify application performance and contribute to troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Process, Instrumentation, Electrical, IT/OT, and Validation teams.
• Provide technical support during system integration and enhancement projects.
• Contribute, when required, to commissioning activities and the resolution of technical issues related to DeltaV applications.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial IT, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 4 to 15 years of experience in industrial automation, including significant hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV.
• Proven experience in DeltaV configuration and development, including control modules, phases, equipment modules, sequences, and alarm management.
• Experience with DCS platforms and process control systems.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industries is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of GMP requirements and documentation practices within regulated environments.
• Knowledge of GAMP 5 and Computerized System Validation (CSV) is an advantage.
• Experience with FAT/SAT activities and system integration is appreciated.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; German language skills are a plus.

Technical Environment

• Emerson DeltaV: mandatory.
• DCS configuration, control modules, phases, equipment modules, and sequences.
• Alarms, operator interfaces, recipes, and process control functions, depending on project scope.
• FDS, configuration documentation, functional testing, and validation documentation.
• PAS‑X, Syncade, or other MES platforms: an advantage.
• IT/OT knowledge and experience with interfaces between industrial systems: highly desirable.