DeltaV Area Lead

Impact Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Engineering Ltd, based in Dublin, invites applications for a DeltaV Area Lead – NPI Projects to support major pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical implementations. The role requires onsite presence of at least three days per week and leadership within the Automation NPI Project Team.

You will lead DeltaV activities, coordinate across SMEs and CQV teams, and ensure delivery of compliant, well-documented control strategies in a highly automated GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related discipline.
• 7+ years’ Automation experience in Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical environments.
• 5+ years’ hands-on DeltaV experience in GMP facilities.
• DeltaV Lead/Area Lead/Senior Automation Engineer on capital or NPI projects.
• Strong DeltaV coding and ISA88/S88 batch architecture knowledge.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
• Understanding of Automation Compliance lifecycle, Change Management, and CSV requirements.
• Knowledge of GMP CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the DeltaV Area Lead within the Automation NPI Project Team.
• Lead and coordinate DeltaV project activities across process areas.
• Collaborate with Process SMEs, CQV Leads, PMs, and Automation Engineers to define project requirements.
• Generate and review FDS, ACPs, and other project documents.
• Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, and qualification support.
• Implement DeltaV code modifications per GMP requirements.
• Support schedule execution, issue resolution, and milestones.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Automation Engineers.
• Ensure GMP, Data Integrity, and CSV compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Support operational readiness and handover to site operations.

Skills

DeltaV coding

GMP compliance

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

FDS/ACP documentation

ISA88 batch

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Impact Engineering Ltd is a trusted Automation Partner based in Dublin, specialising in business transformation, digitalisation, automation projects, and targeted automation training. We provide a range of services including consultancy, system upgrades, process optimisation, and automation frontline support. Our mission is to deliver innovative, cost-competitive, and compliant automation solutions that add value to businesses through digitalisation.

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.