Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer: Migration & HMI Lead

SimoTechnology

Cork

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

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Large client projects

Job summary

SimoTech in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer to support a major pharma client in a highly regulated environment. You will lead technical efforts on DeltaV migration and develop HMI graphics and validation strategies to minimize downtime.

The role requires 8+ years of DeltaV experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and a hands-on approach to delivering robust automation solutions within GxP contexts. Cork HQ offers autonomy and growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or Life Sciences.
8+ year DeltaV automation engineering experience, preferably in the life sciences industry.
Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV, including configuration of control modules, equipment modules, graphics, and alarm management.
Strong HMI/graphic design expertise with the ability to develop high-performance, user-centric DeltaV Live displays aligned to ISA-101 principles.
Experience in scripting within graphics environment, particularly with Visual Basic and HTML
Demonstrated experience working in complex, regulated environments (e.g., pharma, biotech, or similar), with an understanding of GMP/GAMP requirements.
Solid understanding of DeltaV system architecture, integration, and lifecycle project delivery (design through to commissioning).
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in troubleshooting system, graphics, and migration-related issues.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support end-user training and adoption.

Responsibilities

Support the development of a DeltaV Operate to Live migration strategy, primarily from a technical perspective, but also contributing to validation strategy, downtime assessment, resource planning, training and communication, risk mitigation and scheduling.
Provide technical leadership for the migration from DeltaV Operate to DeltaV Live across a large, complex manufacturing environment
Drive standardisation and automated development within the migration process with focus on lean approach to repetitive tasks
Assess existing site systems and global library content, perform gap analysis, accurately define complexity and scale, and map out a migration plan
Design intuitive, standardised graphics aligned to ISA-101 and best practice principles
Lead the configuration of DeltaV Live animated elements, faceplates and graphics
Plan and execute phased migration activities, ensuring minimal operational disruption
Support testing (FAT/SAT), troubleshooting, and system validation throughout the migration lifecycle
Devise and implement migration plan in consultation with end users to ensure minimal disruption to operations, considering impact of change to usability of the DeltaV environment
Set up DeltaV environment to utilise both DeltaV Operate and DeltaV Live in parallel for duration of migration period, leading to eventual decommissioning of DeltaV Operate
Manage change under the site Quality Management System, ensuring that site process is followed and interaction with all relevant site functions is planned and controlled
Collaborate with stakeholders, provide user training, and drive continuous improvement of HMI usability and standards