We are seeking an experienced DeltaV Automation Engineer to support the design, configuration, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification of Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing facility.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with process automation, control strategies, batch systems, system integration, and automation lifecycle documentation, ensuring reliable operations and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS hardware and software.
- Develop and modify control modules, equipment modules, phase logic, interlocks, alarms, and process control strategies.
- Support DeltaV Batch, recipe management, and batch execution systems where applicable.
- Perform automation system commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and other commissioning and qualification activities.
- Execute software changes in accordance with approved change control procedures.
- Troubleshoot PLC/DCS interfaces, communication issues, I/O signals, instruments, and control loops.
- Support integration with SCADA, historians, MES, and other manufacturing systems as applicable.
- Prepare and maintain functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and automation records.
- Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with process engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, validation, and manufacturing teams.
- Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, data integrity principles, and applicable electronic records and electronic signature requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related discipline.
- 3–7 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of control strategies, PID loops, alarms, interlocks, I/O configuration, and process instrumentation.
- Experience with commissioning, qualification, validation, and change control.
- Familiarity with GMP documentation and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.