Automation Engineer

Ameri-partners; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameri Partners is seeking an Automation Engineer to support pharmaceutical manufacturing automation in a regulated environment. The role focuses on configuring and maintaining Emerson DeltaV DCS and DeltaV Batch systems, developing DeltaV modules, and ensuring ISA-88 batch control compliance.

You will troubleshoot processes, instrument loops, alarms, and interlocks while collaborating with Validation, Quality, and IT/OT teams. On-site presence five days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Emerson DeltaV DCS and DeltaV Batch systems.
• Experience with DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, phases, batch recipes, and ISA-88 batch control principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, control loops, process sequences, interlocks, alarms, and equipment communication issues.
• Experience supporting automation projects, commissioning, FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ activities.
• Familiarity with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity, and GMP change control.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, control narratives, and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Emerson DeltaV DCS and DeltaV Batch systems in GMP manufacturing.
• Develop/modify DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, phases, and batch recipes per ISA-88.
• Troubleshoot sequences, interlocks, alarms, and instrumentation to improve reliability.
• Support automation projects, equipment installations, and DeltaV integration with PLCs.
• Prepare functional specs, control narratives, I/O documentation, change requests, and lifecycle records.
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, and IQ/OQ activities with Engineering, Validation, and Quality.
• Execute GMP change control, support CAPA investigations, and root-cause analysis.
• Review process trends to identify optimization opportunities and manage data integrity.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV DCS

DeltaV Batch

ISA-88 batch control

GMP / cGMP

21 CFR Part 11

Process troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site availability

Tools

DeltaV software

PLC integration

GxP systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

Ameri Partners is seeking an Automation Engineer to support manufacturing automation, equipment reliability, and engineering projects within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Emerson DeltaV DCS and DeltaV Batch systems supporting GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Develop and modify DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, phases, and batch recipes following ISA-88 principles and approved specifications.
• Troubleshoot process sequences, interlocks, alarms, instrumentation, and control loops to resolve production issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Support automation projects, facility expansions, equipment installations, and integration of PLC-based equipment with DeltaV.
• Develop and update functional specifications, control narratives, I/O documentation, change requests, and automation lifecycle records.
• Execute and document FAT, SAT, commissioning, and IQ/OQ activities in collaboration with Engineering, Validation, and Quality.
• Implement automation changes through GMP change control and support investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Review process trends, batch performance, equipment downtime, and alarm data to identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Support automation access controls, audit trails, backup and recovery, and data integrity requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and IT/OT teams to maintain reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Emerson DeltaV DCS and DeltaV Batch systems.
• Experience with DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, phases, batch recipes, and ISA-88 batch control principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, control loops, process sequences, interlocks, alarms, and equipment communication issues.
• Experience supporting automation projects, equipment modifications, commissioning, and FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ activities.
• Familiarity with cGMP, computerized system validation, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity, and GMP change control.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, control narratives, functional specifications, and electrical drawings.
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong technical documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week.