DeltaV Automation Engineer

ALGOBRAINZ; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALGOBRAINZ in the United States is seeking an experienced DeltaV Automation Engineer to support process automation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will configure and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS, integrate PLCs, SCADA, and historians, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, validation, and quality teams to ensure compliant, reliable performance.

The role involves FAT/SAT activities, IQ/OQ documentation, change control, and maintaining automation narratives and test protocols in

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automation engineering within pharma, biotech, or life sciences.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Emerson DeltaV DCS.
• Familiar with DeltaV Batch and recipe management.
• Experience with IQ/OQ documentation and validation activities.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS applications in pharma manufacturing.
• Support DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, and batch control strategies.
• Develop and modify control logic, interlocks, alarms, and sequences per specs.
• Assist with DeltaV graphics, operator interfaces, and alarm management.
• Coordinate with PLCs, SCADA, historians, and other plant systems.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and system startup.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Maintain automation documentation and change records.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

PLC integration

GMP compliance

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Alarm management

Batch processes

Tools

DeltaV DCS

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Historian

Job description

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Experience: 3+ Years

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced DeltaV Automation Engineer to support process automation, control system configuration, troubleshooting, and system optimization within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLC integration, and GMP-regulated manufacturing operations. The candidate will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, validation, and quality teams to ensure reliable automation system performance and compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Support DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, phases, and batch control strategies.
• Develop and modify control logic, interlocks, alarms, sequences, and process parameters based on approved specifications.
• Support process automation activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including mixing, compounding, and other process systems.
• Troubleshoot DCS-related issues and perform root cause analysis to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Assist with DeltaV graphics development, operator interface configuration, and alarm management.
• Support integration between DeltaV, PLCs, SCADA systems, historians, and other plant automation systems.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and system startup activities.
• Support qualification and validation activities, including IQ/OQ documentation and execution, as applicable.
• Maintain automation documentation, including functional specifications, control narratives, test protocols, and change records.
• Ensure automation activities align with cGMP, data integrity, and applicable 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Follow change control, deviation management, and documentation procedures within regulated environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation improvements and maintain reliable system performance.
• Provide remote technical support for DeltaV systems, including troubleshooting, configuration reviews, and engineering support.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in automation engineering within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS configuration, troubleshooting, and control system support.
• Knowledge of control modules, equipment modules, batch processes, alarms, interlocks, and process sequences.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience with DeltaV Batch and recipe management.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and historian integrations.
• Experience with pharmaceutical process equipment and manufacturing control systems.