Automation Engineer - DeltaV

Intellectt Inc; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical organization is seeking a detail-oriented Automation Engineer to support DeltaV systems and Clean-in-Place (CIP) automation. In this role, you'll provide hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance support for critical manufacturing processes, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation engineering experience in GMP-regulated environments.
• Proven expertise with DeltaV DCS and utilities automation.
• Experience with ISA S88 and batch process control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary automation support for Utilities and CIP systems.
• Perform DeltaV control strategy configuration and resolve system alarms.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

DeltaV DCS

CIP systems

GMP compliance

Job description

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Automation Engineer – DeltaV, CIP & Utilities

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Overview: Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical organization, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Automation Engineer to provide hands-on support for DeltaV, Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, and Utilities Automation within their Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary automation support for Utilities and CIP systems within the DSM suite.
• Provide daily operational troubleshooting and maintenance for Emerson DeltaV DCS-based systems.
• Support the complete automation lifecycle: design reviews, software development, hardware integration, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and validation.
• Monitor and resolve alarms, system failures, or anomalies to minimize production downtime.
• Perform DeltaV control strategy configuration, logic updates, and scripting related to Utilities and CIP.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Validation teams to ensure GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity compliance.
• Participate in change control, deviation investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in cross-functional meetings to support new process introductions, technical troubleshooting, and system upgrades.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of automation engineering experience in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
• Proven hands-on expertise with DeltaV DCS, particularly with CIP and clean utility systems.
• Strong knowledge of WFI, Clean Steam, RO, HVAC, and other utilities used in sterile processing.
• Familiarity with ISA S88, GAMP5, and batch process control concepts.
• Experience developing and reviewing validation documentation (URS, FRS, IOQ protocols).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Prior involvement in change management, CAPA, and deviation resolution is a strong plus.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) or biologics processes.
• Familiarity with systems such as KNEAT, TrackWise, or equivalent electronic quality systems.
• Ability to thrive in cross-functional, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Product Management

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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