Automation Engineer (Pharma and Medical Device)

ORKA LIFESCIENCE PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ORKA LIFESCIENCE PARTNERS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced DeltaV systems specialist to support manufacturing operations, conduct maintenance, and drive system reliability. The role covers DeltaV server administration, diagnostics, licensing, backups, and lifecycle management in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring data integrity, validating changes, and coordinating with OT/Engineering teams. Pharmaceutical/biotech facility experience and DeltaV Certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Lifescience, Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, IT, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience supporting DeltaV Systems.
• Strong experience in DeltaV Administration and Diagnostics, Licensing, Backup & Recovery, Batch Historian, Upgrade and Lifecycle Management, Windows Server Administration, VMware/Hyper-V/HCI Infrastructure.
• Experience in operating under Data Integrity and Change Control in GMP environment.
• DeltaV System Administration certification and/or equivalent hands-on DeltaV administration experience is ideal.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing facilities preferred.
• OSi PI System experience (PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, Interfaces, Historian) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer DeltaV system and support operation for manufacturing DeltaV systems.
• Execute periodic maintenance: DeltaV Diagnostics review, Server Event Log review, Backup/Recovery verification, DeltaV Licensing review, Emerson Hotfix review, Batch Historian administration, and VCAT synchronization.
• Support DeltaV server administration, Windows patching, startup/shutdown, and HYCI virtualization management; perform VM migration, Backup/Recovery, DR testing.
• Monitor and troubleshoot DeltaV Servers, Workstations, Historians, networks, and interfaces.
• Monitor and support DeltaV integrations with Werum PAS-X MES and OSI PI systems for reliable data exchange.
• Support PI daily operations: interface monitoring, historian connectivity, data flow troubleshooting.
• Support OT cybersecurity compliance, audit readiness, and GMP periodic reviews.
• Support DeltaV upgrades, lifecycle management, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Provide admin support for NPI, expansion, and capital projects: FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, cutover, post-implementation.
• Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, MES, OSI PI, OT Infra, and Emerson teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Skills

DeltaV administration

Diagnostics

Backup & Recovery

Batch Historian

Windows Server Administration

VMware/Hyper-V

HCI Infrastructure

OSI PI System

Data integrity & Change control

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life sciences / Automation / IT

Tools

DeltaV System

PI System

Emerson tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Administer DeltaV system and support operation for manufacturing DeltaV systems.
• Execute periodic maintenance activities, including DeltaV Diagnostics review, Server Event Log review, Backup and Recovery verification, DeltaV Licensing review, Emerson Hotfix review, Batch Historian administration, and VCAT synchronization activities.
• Support DeltaV server administration, Windows Patching, Startup/Shutdown activities, HCI virtualization infrastructure management, VM migration, Backup & Recovery, and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing and restore activities to ensure system availability and business continuity.
• Monitor and troubleshoot DeltaV Servers, Workstations, Application Stations, Historians, network connectivity, and integrated system interfaces.
• Monitor and support DeltaV integrations with Werum PAS-X MES and OSI PI systems to ensure reliable data exchange, interface health, and system connectivity.
• Support PI daily operational activities, interface monitoring, historian connectivity, and data flow troubleshooting.
• Support OT cybersecurity compliance, audit readiness, and GMP periodic reviews.
• Support DeltaV upgrades, technology refresh, lifecycle management, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Provide administration support for NPI, expansion, and capital projects, including system configuration, FAT/SAT support, commissioning, qualification, startup, cutover, and post-implementation activities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, MES, OSI PI, OT Infrastructure, Project Delivery teams, and Emerson support teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

What we expect from you

• At least bachelor’s degree in Lifescience, Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, IT, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience supporting DeltaV Systems.
• Strong experience in DeltaV Administration and Diagnostics, Licensing, Backup & Recovery, Batch Historian, Upgrade and Lifecycle Management, Windows Server Administration, VMware/Hyper-V/HCI Infrastructure, etc.
• Experience in operating under Data Integrity and Change Control in GMP environment.
• Ideally with DeltaV System Administration certification and/or equivalent hands-on DeltaV administration experience.
• Ideally with experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing facilities.
• Preferably with OSI PI System experience (PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, Interfaces, and Historian) will be considered an added advantage.