Controls Engineer Level 3

SGS Consulting; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Manchester, NH is seeking a seasoned Controls SME to lead automation projects, provide DeltaV DCS expertise, and drive process improvements across the manufacturing floor while ensuring GMP compliance and site safety.

You will review SOPs, functional specs, and automation documentation; manage change controls and CAPAs; troubleshoot equipment and systems; and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other cross‑functional teams to sustain performance gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive automation engineering experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing process automation and instrumentation systems.
• Lead and execute automation projects involving complex equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Serve as the Controls Lead for technology transfer activities.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and quality-related issues.
• Perform technical analysis of process automation systems, including PI data analysis and control code troubleshooting.
• Provide SME support for Emerson DeltaV DCS and manufacturing automation systems.
• Participate in on-call support for automation and controls systems as required.
• Initiate, manage, and execute change controls in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Own and complete CAPA actions related to automation and controls.
• Review SOPs, Functional Specifications, work instructions, and automation documentation.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as the Controls SME.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and cross-functional project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize automation system performance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, and site safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and project team members when required.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV DCS

DeltaV Operate

Automation engineering

Biopharmaceutical GMP

PLC programming

Allen Bradley PLCs

Process control troubleshooting

PI data analysis

Documentation & GMP

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Automation/Electrical)

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

DeltaV DCS tooling

PLC programming tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing process automation and instrumentation systems.
• Lead and execute automation projects involving complex equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Serve as the Controls Lead for technology transfer activities.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and quality-related issues.
• Perform technical analysis of process automation systems, including PI data analysis and control code troubleshooting.
• Provide SME support for Emerson DeltaV DCS and manufacturing automation systems.
• Participate in on-call support for automation and controls systems as required.
• Initiate, manage, and execute change controls in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Own and complete CAPA actions related to automation and controls.
• Review SOPs, Functional Specifications, work instructions, and automation documentation.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as the Controls SME.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and cross-functional project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize automation system performance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, and site safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and project team members when required.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process automation and instrumentation systems.
• Lead and execute automation projects involving complex equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Serve as the Controls Lead for technology transfer activities.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and quality-related issues.
• Perform technical analysis of process automation systems, including PI data analysis and control code troubleshooting.
• Provide SME support for Emerson DeltaV DCS and manufacturing automation systems.
• Participate in on-call support for automation and controls systems as required.
• Initiate, manage, and execute change controls in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Own and complete CAPA actions related to automation and controls.
• Review SOPs, Functional Specifications, work instructions, and automation documentation.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as the Controls SME.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and cross-functional project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize automation system performance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, and site safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and project team members when required.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process automation and instrumentation systems.
• Lead and execute automation projects involving complex equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Serve as the Controls Lead for technology transfer activities.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and quality-related issues.
• Perform technical analysis of process automation systems, including PI data analysis and control code troubleshooting.
• Provide SME support for Emerson DeltaV DCS and manufacturing automation systems.
• Participate in on-call support for automation and controls systems as required.
• Initiate, manage, and execute change controls in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Own and complete CAPA actions related to automation and controls.
• Review SOPs, Functional Specifications, work instructions, and automation documentation.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as the Controls SME.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and cross-functional project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize automation system performance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, and site safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and project team members when required.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process automation and instrumentation systems.
• Lead and execute automation projects involving complex equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Serve as the Controls Lead for technology transfer activities.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and quality-related issues.
• Perform technical analysis of process automation systems, including PI data analysis and control code troubleshooting.
• Provide SME support for Emerson DeltaV DCS and manufacturing automation systems.
• Participate in on-call support for automation and controls systems as required.
• Initiate, manage, and execute change controls in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Own and complete CAPA actions related to automation and controls.
• Review SOPs, Functional Specifications, work instructions, and automation documentation.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as the Controls SME.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and cross-functional project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize automation system performance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality, and site safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and project team members when required.

Skills:

Emerson DeltaV DCS and DeltaV OperateAutomation engineering and process automation systemsBiopharmaceutical manufacturing environmentGMP compliance and GMP documentationPLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred)Automation system commissioning and validationChange control, CAPA, and deviation managementProcess control system troubleshootingPI data analysis and technical diagnosticsMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skillsCross-functional collaboration and project leadership

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Extensive experience in automation engineering within a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS and process automation projects.Experience with PLC programming and Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred.Proven ability to support manufacturing operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.