Automation Area Lead (DeltaV)

S4 Analytics

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

S4 Analytics is hiring an experienced Automation Area Lead (DeltaV) to guide global automation projects, technology transfers, and system upgrades from FEL2 through commissioning for a pharmaceutical client. The role requires deep Emerson DeltaV proficiency and strong leadership across engineering teams.

The candidate will design and implement DeltaV systems, ensure ISA-S88 batch control compliance, and coordinate with OEMs and System Integrators to meet technical requirements and project

Qualifications

  • 10+ years hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems.
  • Strong experience in DeltaV system design, configuration, and implementation.
  • Extensive knowledge of ISA-S88 batch control, including equipment models, phases, and recipes.
  • Experience with DeltaV virtualization architecture and infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting automation projects from FEL2 through detailed design and commissioning.
  • Background in technology transfers, program upgrades, and automation initiatives.
  • Experience developing and reviewing DeltaV system designs, control strategies, and batch configurations.
  • Ability to maintain automation standards and ensure project deliverables meet technical requirements.
  • Experience providing technical oversight to OEMs and System Integrators, including design reviews and issue resolution.
  • Strong technical leadership and coordination skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with global automation, engineering, and project teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership from FEL2 through detailed design and commissioning while maintaining automation standards.
  • Design, configure, and implement DeltaV systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
  • Apply ISA-S88 batch control concepts to equipment models, phases, and recipes.
  • Oversee DeltaV virtualization architecture and infrastructure.
  • Coordinate with OEMs and System Integrators on design reviews and issue resolution.
  • Support technology transfers, program upgrades, and automation initiatives across projects.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV systems
DeltaV design/configuration/impl
ISA-S88 batch control
DeltaV virtualization architecture
FEL2 through design & commissioning
tech transfers & program upgrades
DeltaV batch configurations
automation standards
OEMs & System Integrators oversight
technical leadership
global collaboration

Job description

S4 Analytics is a growing consulting and workforce solutions firm headquartered in Texas and New Jersey, specializing in connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organizations across the life sciences, semiconductor, automotive, defence, data centre, and IT industries. We are committed to building long-term partnerships by delivering top talent and customized staffing solutions that support our clients' evolving business and project needs.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Area Lead (DeltaV) to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing client across global automation projects, technology transfers, system upgrades, and other automation initiatives. The role involves providing technical leadership from early project design (FEL2) through detailed engineering, implementation, and commissioning, while ensuring automation standards and design requirements are maintained.

Duration

12 Months

Key Experience
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems.
  • Strong experience in DeltaV system design, configuration, and implementation.
  • Extensive knowledge of ISA-S88 batch control, including equipment models, phases, and recipes.
  • Experience with DeltaV virtualization architecture and infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting automation projects from FEL2 through detailed design and commissioning.
  • Background in technology transfers, program upgrades, and automation initiatives.
  • Experience developing and reviewing DeltaV system designs, control strategies, and batch configurations.
  • Ability to maintain automation standards and ensure project deliverables meet technical requirements.
  • Experience providing technical oversight to OEMs and System Integrators, including design reviews and issue resolution.
  • Strong technical leadership and coordination skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with global automation, engineering, and project teams.
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