DeltaV Area Lead

LVI Associates; North Carolina; Teletrabalho; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

100% remote

Resumo da oferta

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced DeltaV Automation Engineer - Area Lead to spearhead automation delivery for complex pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. This fully remote role enables leadership from anywhere in the United States.

Ideal candidates are current Area Leads or senior automation engineers with a proven track record in leading pharma projects from design through validation in GMP environments.

Qualificações

• Current Area Lead experience or proven pharma automation tech lead.
• Strong DeltaV expertise including configuration and batch (S88).
• Experience leading projects from early design through validation in a GMP pharma environment.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams with process, quality, CQV, and operations.
• Deep understanding of GMP, validation, and lifecycle documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the Area Lead for assigned manufacturing suites, owning automation deliverables.
• Lead automation scope across concept, FEED, detailed design, configuration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation.
• Coordinate with process engineering, CQV, project management, and operations teams to ensure integration of automation with production processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and supporting team members.
• Architect and design DeltaV automation solutions for batch, continuous, clean-utility, or support systems.
• Develop and review control module logic, phase logic, equipment modules, and SFCs/S88 batch strategies.
• Support hardware design, I/O allocation, controller load management, and network architecture reviews.
• Lead or support authoring and execution of URS, FDS, configuration documentation, and IQ/OQ protocols.
• Ensure all automation work complies with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity, and site quality standards.
• Partner with validation and QA to close deviations, support changes, and finalize qualification packages.
• Manage automation schedules, risk registers, resource needs, and interface points for the area.
• Represent automation in cross-functional meetings and ensure smooth communication between engineering, construction, and CQV teams.
• Support client stakeholders in decision‑making, troubleshooting, and readiness for operational handover.

Conhecimentos

DeltaV

Area Lead

GMP/validation

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Ferramentas

SFC/S88

FAT/SAT

Descrição da oferta de emprego

An established and rapidly growing automation and controls engineering firm is seeking an experienced DeltaV Automation Engineer - Area Lead to spearhead automation delivery across complex pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to lead high‑impact automation initiatives while enjoying the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.

This role is ideal for candidates who are already Area Leads or senior automation engineers with significant experience leading pharma projects from early design through configuration, testing, commissioning, and validation.

Key Responsibilities

Overview

An established and rapidly growing automation and controls engineering firm is seeking an experienced DeltaV Automation Engineer - Area Lead to spearhead automation delivery across complex pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to lead high‑impact automation initiatives while enjoying the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.

This role is ideal for candidates who are already Area Leads or senior automation engineers with significant experience leading pharma projects from early design through configuration, testing, commissioning, and validation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Technical Ownership

• Serve as the Area Lead for assigned manufacturing suites or process areas, ensuring end‑to‑end ownership of automation deliverables.
• Lead automation engineering scope across concept, FEED, detailed design, configuration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation.
• Coordinate with process engineering, CQV, project management, and operations teams to ensure successful integration of automation with production processes.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and supporting team members.

DeltaV System Development

• Architect and design DeltaV automation solutions for batch, continuous, clean-utility, or support systems.
• Develop and review control module logic, phase logic, equipment modules, and SFCs/S88 batch strategies.
• Support hardware design, I/O allocation, controller load management, and network architecture reviews.

GMP / Pharmaceutical Execution

• Lead or support authoring and execution ofautomationdeliverables:
  • User Requirements Specifications (URS)
  • Functional Design Specs (FDS)
  • Configuration documentation
  • Test protocols (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ)
• Ensure all automation work complies with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity, validation, and site quality standards.
• Partner with validation and QA to close deviations, support changes, and finalize qualification packages.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Manage automation schedules, risk registers, resource needs, and interface points for your assigned area.
• Represent automation in cross-functional meetings and ensure smooth communication between engineering, construction, and CQV teams.
• Support client stakeholders in decision‑making, troubleshooting, and readiness for operational handover.

Required Qualifications

Must‑Haves

• Current Area Lead experience OR proven track record acting as a technical lead on pharma automation projects.
• Strong DeltaV expertise including configuration, batch (S88), and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience leading projects from early design → configuration → validation → handover in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Ability to independently lead cross‑functional coordination with process, quality, CQV, and operations teams.
• Deep understanding of GMP, validation, and automation lifecycle documentation.

Preferred

• Experience with biotech/sterile manufacturing, utilities, or large greenfield/brownfield capital projects.
• Familiarity with integrating skid systems, OEM equipment, and plantwide automation architectures.

Why This Role Is Unique

• 100% Remote - Work from anywhere while leading impactful pharma automation projects.
• Join a high‑performing team known for delivering advanced automation solutions to cutting‑edge manufacturing facilities.
• High autonomy, strong technical culture, and opportunities to lead major project scopes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Project performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities within a fast‑growing automation consultancy