Automation SME (DCS/DeltaV)

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc in Maryland is seeking an experienced Automation SME with DeltaV DCS expertise to lead control system design, configuration, commissioning, and lifecycle support in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, and Quality teams, develop control strategies and HMI graphics, support CSV, CQV, FAT/SAT, and ensure system reliability and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of automation experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Strong hands-on DeltaV DCS experience.
• Experience with GMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification (CQV), FAT/SAT, and validation activities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS systems.
• Support automation projects including upgrades, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities.
• Develop and review control strategies, HMI graphics, alarms, and system documentation.
• Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and Computer System Validation (CSV) activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, and Quality teams to ensure GMP compliance.
• Provide technical support for process optimization and automation system reliability.

Skills

GMP compliance

Cross-functional communication

Troubleshooting

Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Emerson DeltaV DCS

PLC/SCADA

CSV / CQV tooling

Job description

Job Title:

Automation SME (DCS/DeltaV)

Location:

Maryland (Onsite)

Industry:

Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical

Experience:

8+ Years

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Automation SME with strong expertise in DeltaV DCS to support automation projects in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership for system design, configuration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support of process automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS systems.
• Support automation projects including system upgrades, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities.
• Develop and review control strategies, HMI graphics, alarms, and system documentation.
• Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and Computer System Validation (CSV) activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, and Quality teams to ensure GMP compliance.
• Provide technical support for process optimization and automation system reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of automation experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA, GMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification (CQV), FAT/SAT, and validation activities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills.

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Thank you,

Karthik Mutyala

Recruiting Manager

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc

Email: [e-mail]

15 Corporate Place S, Suite 350,

Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

www.starkpharma.com