Senior DeltaV Engineer

NNIT; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Multicultural environment

Life sciences clients

Team events

Job summary

NNIT in Limerick is seeking a Senior DeltaV Engineer for a full onsite 12-month contract. The role requires designing, coding and testing DeltaV software changes and interfacing with PLC/DCS systems. You will contribute to project strategy, along with validation and commissioning support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automation, DeltaV proficiency, and strong communication skills. Local relocation or residence near Limerick is expected, with English language fluency.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years in automation/industrial systems.
• Strong DeltaV experience with additional control systems exposure.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test DeltaV software changes across project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with PLC/DCS and other automation systems.
• Contribute to technical strategy for automated projects and validations.

Skills

DeltaV

Batch Processing

Automation systems administration

Rockwell Factory Talk

DCS

OSI PI Historian

Syncade

Siemens

S88

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Customer relationships

Critical thinking

DeltaV training

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell Factory Talk

OSI PI Historian

Job description

• Onsite Role - This role is full onsite and based in Limerick - you must be able to commute daily to site and living within a reasonable commute or able to relocate in a 1 to 2 month time frame. While some remote working may be possible only candidates living in the locality or able to relocate in a reasonable time frame can be considered. As a contractor role, we can only consider EU or UK citizens as we cannot provide a work permit for this role.

Limerick

Details

Type of contract: 12 Months

Location(s): Limerick

Language(s): English

Mobility: Very limited travel

Application Deadline: 30/09/2026

The Role

• Senior DeltaV Engineer
• Limerick
• Onsite Role - This role is full onsite and based in Limerick - you must be able to commute daily to site and living within a reasonable commute or able to relocate in a 1 to 2 month time frame. While some remote working may be possible only candidates living in the locality or able to relocate in a reasonable time frame can be considered. As a contractor role, we can only consider EU or UK citizens as we cannot provide a work permit for this role.
• Contractor Opportunity

Role Brief

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, coding, and testing DeltaV software changes identified during all stages of the project lifecycle as well as working with a range of other automation related systems such as PLC and DCS systems and others. You will contribute to technical strategy for the execution of Automated projects and review all work during the design, commissioning, and validations stages.

Skills Brief

• Significant experience working with DeltaV distributed controls systems
• You should have Emerson Process Management DeltaV Platform experience as well as knowledge and experience in Batch Processing
• Ideally you will have been trained in the Emerson inhouse DeltaV training house
• At least 5 years’ experience with Automation systems administration, knowledge in one or more of the following systems, Rockwell Factory Talk, DCS, OSI PI Historian, Syncade, Siemens is essential. Candidates with experience in purely DeltaV and no exposure to other systems cannot be considered - you must be a strong automation systems all rounder.
• Knowledge of S88
• Demonstrated proficiency communicating and collaborating at a variety of levels, coupled with excellent organization and planning skills
• In addition to problem solving, project management ability is essential
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimum direct supervision
• Strong Customer relationship management skills
• Strong Critical thinking skills

Person Brief

Candidates must have a B.Sc. degree in Engineering or equivalent, with emphasis in software development, electrical, electronic or automation discipline, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, blue chip or relevant GMP manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and strong problem skills.

Candidates trained in house on Delta with Emersons dedicated DeltaV training center will be given preference.

The candidate should be based within a reasonable commute of the site location in Limerick as the role is fully onsite. Only candidates currently based in Ireland, the European Union or UK and with a valid work permit for Ireland can be considered at this time.

Why should you join NNIT & what we offer to you?

• A dynamic workplace with good working conditions, social activities, team events and a positive work life balance
• The opportunity to work in a multicultural company with a friendly and dynamic work environment
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• An informal and friendly working culture between NNIT colleagues
• The opportunity to work with the most significant life sciences clients
• Diversity of projects, and possibility of shaping your own career path
• Personal development model which defines your long-term career goals

Fluency in oral and written English is a must.

About NNIT

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.

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