DeltaV Automation Engineer

Xyntek Inc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx seeks an experienced Emerson DeltaV engineer to design, configure, implement, commissioning, and troubleshoot DeltaV control systems within a manufacturing environment. The role involves close collaboration with automation, engineering, operations, and other technical teams to ensure reliable process control.

You will read control narratives, P&IDs, and functional specs, develop control strategies, and support FAT/SAT and system testing while following safety and site procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Emerson DeltaV experience.
• Experience with DeltaV configuration, control modules, graphics, alarms, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with DCS commissioning and startup.
• Understanding of industrial process control and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and understand control narratives, P&IDs, and functional specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Emerson DeltaV DCS systems.
• Develop and modify DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, graphics, alarms, and control strategies.
• Support system integration, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Integrate process equipment and instrumentation into the DeltaV system.
• Troubleshoot DeltaV hardware, software, I/O, communication, and control issues.
• Support FAT, SAT, and system testing.
• Work with engineering, operations, maintenance, and vendors to resolve automation issues.
• Document system changes, configurations, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, and site procedures.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV

DCS configuration

Alarms & graphics

Control strategies

System commissioning

P&IDs literacy

Troubleshooting

Job description

Frederick, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services R&D, production, packaging, and delivery processes—globally—with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services. The company was formed in 2022 after CXV Global (Crest Solutions, Xyntek, and VistaLink) and Panacea Technologies joined forces. For over three decades, Catalyx’s partnership-based culture has helped organizations in production-intense, highly regulated industries optimize their operational efficiency, performance, and safety. To learn more about the company's experience and comprehensive suite of capabilities and solutions, visit www.catalyx.ai .

Job Description

Catalyx is seeking an experiencedDeltaV Engineertosupport the design, configuration, implementation, commissioning, andtroubleshooting of Emerson DeltaV control systems within a manufacturingenvironment. The engineer will work closely with automation, engineering,operations, and other technical teams to ensure reliable and effective processcontrol.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintainEmerson DeltaV DCSsystems.
• Develop and modify DeltaV control modules,equipment modules, graphics, alarms, and control strategies.
• Support system integration, commissioning,startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Integrate process equipment and instrumentationinto the DeltaV system.
• Troubleshoot DeltaV hardware, software, I/O,communication, and control issues.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), SiteAcceptance Testing (SAT), and system testing.
• Work with engineering, operations, maintenance,and vendors to resolve automation issues.
• Document system changes, configurations,testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support system upgrades, modifications, andcontinuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, and siteprocedures.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-onEmerson DeltaVexperience.
• Experience with DeltaV configuration, controlmodules, graphics, alarms, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with DCS commissioning and startup.
• Understanding of industrial process control andinstrumentation.
• Ability to read and understand controlnarratives, P&IDs, and functional specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solvingskills.