DeltaV Area Lead

Impact Engineering; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Engineering is looking for a DeltaV Area Lead – NPI Projects to support major pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects in Dublin. This is a full-time role requiring onsite attendance of at least 3 days per week.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring adherence to project requirements and regulatory compliance. Ideal applicants will have significant experience with Emerson DeltaV systems and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Automation within Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical environments.
• 5+ years’ hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems.
• Previous experience as a DeltaV Lead or Senior Automation Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Act as the DeltaV Area Lead within a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and coordinate DeltaV project activities across assigned areas.
• Support compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, and CSV requirements.

Skills

DeltaV coding experience

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Understanding of GMP regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Emerson DeltaV systems

ISA88/S88 batch architecture

PLC/SCADA integration

Job description

Job Description

This is a full-time role for a DeltaV Area Lead – NPI Projects at Impact Engineering, supporting major pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects in County Dublin. While there is some flexibility associated with the role, onsite attendance of at least 3 days per week is required.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the Automation NPI Project Team, supporting the delivery of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within a highly automated GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. The role requires strong technical expertise in Emerson DeltaV systems, project execution, stakeholder coordination, and automation lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the DeltaV Area Lead within a multidisciplinary Automation NPI Project Team.
• Leading and coordinating DeltaV project activities across assigned process areas.
• Collaborating with Process SMEs, CQV Leads, Project Managers, and Automation Engineers to define and implement project requirements.
• Generating and reviewing Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Automation Change Packs (ACPs), and other project documentation.
• Participating in design reviews, code reviews, FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, and qualification support.
• Implementing and overseeing DeltaV code modifications in line with project and GMP requirements.
• Supporting schedule execution, issue resolution, and project delivery milestones.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to Automation Engineers within the project team.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, and CSV requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting operational readiness and handover activities to site operations teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years’ experience working in Automation within Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical environments.
• 5+ years’ hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems in GMP‑regulated facilities.
• Previous experience working as a DeltaV Lead, Area Lead, or Senior Automation Engineer on capital or NPI projects.
• Strong hands‑on DeltaV coding experience and understanding of ISA88/S88 batch architecture.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and startup activities within process manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of Automation Compliance lifecycle, Change Management, and CSV requirements.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
• Experience liaising with cross‑functional stakeholders including Process, CQV, Operations, and Engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple project priorities.
• Process Engineering experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISA95 standards and MES integration concepts.
• Experience supporting large‑scale capital projects or greenfield/brownfield expansions.
• Exposure to PLC/SCADA integration within DeltaV environments.