Intermediate Automation Engineer- Delta V

ADP, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. in Walkersville, Maryland, is seeking an Intermediate Automation Engineer with Emerson DeltaV experience to support a regulated life sciences site.

The role focuses on configuration, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automation systems. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years in automation or controls, with hands-on DeltaV, GMP documentation, and strong collaboration skills to work onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of automation or controls engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV.
• Experience with regulated manufacturing environments (pharma/biotech).
• Understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, FAT or SAT activities.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and documentation practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Walkersville, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Support DeltaV configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Assist automation engineering activities for manufacturing equipment and process systems.
• Support system modifications, upgrades, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, loop checks, functional testing, and field troubleshooting.
• Support development and maintenance of automation documentation and technical records.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and validation teams.
• Support investigation and resolution of automation-related issues.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with GMP and site procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to automation performance and reliability.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV

PLC

HMI

DCS

GMP

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV software tools

Job description

Full Time Maryland, MD, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1088

About Company:

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

JC Automation is seeking an Intermediate Automation Engineer with Emerson DeltaV experience to support a life sciences manufacturing site in Walkersville, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment and will assist with system configuration, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Approximately 3 or more years of relevant automation or controls engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV.
• Experience with industrial automation systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, FAT, or SAT activities.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and documentation practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Walkersville, Maryland.

Preferred

• Experience supporting DeltaV systems in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
• Experience with automation system upgrades, migrations, or expansion projects.
• Familiarity with validation and computerized system documentation in a GMP environment.
• Experience with process instrumentation and control‑loop troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ISA, GAMP, or related automation and validation standards.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Support configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Emerson DeltaV control systems.
• Support automation engineering activities for manufacturing equipment and process systems.
• Assist with system modifications, upgrades, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, loop checks, functional testing, and field troubleshooting.
• Support development and maintenance of automation documentation, including system configurations, control narratives, test documentation, and related technical records.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and validation teams.
• Support investigation and resolution of automation‑related issues.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with GMP, site procedures, quality requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to automation system performance and reliability.

Soft Skills

• Logical, systematic problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities based on business needs
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration
• Availability and flexibility to support a 24/7 operation