Lead Automation Engineer (DeltaV) – Life Sciences

Xperior Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO and comprehensive healthcare benefits

Company profit sharing

Job summary

A leading system integrator is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to drive the technical delivery of DeltaV-based automation systems for pharmaceutical projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical automation and be well-versed in DeltaV Batch DCS. Responsibilities include leading system design and integration while working closely with project teams. This role offers competitive salary, a collaborative culture, and strong career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical automation.
• 5+ years of experience with DeltaV Batch DCS.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of DeltaV batch automation systems.
• Provide technical leadership on large-scale pharmaceutical projects.
• Collaborate with teams for successful system delivery.

Skills

Pharmaceutical automation experience

DeltaV Batch DCS expertise

GMP knowledge

Validation processes understanding

PLC integration experience

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

PI Historian

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Location: Remote (Monthly travel to Richmond, VA)

Department: Operations

About the Opportunity

Xperior Global is partnering with a large national system integrator delivering complex automation and control solutions across mission-critical and life sciences environments.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Lead Automation Engineer (DeltaV) to support the delivery of high-impact pharmaceutical automation projects.

This is a key technical leadership role offering the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale automation systems within a highly regulated environment.

Role Overview

As a Lead Automation Engineer, you will take ownership of specific process areas, driving the technical delivery of DeltaV-based automation systems within pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.

You will play a central role in ensuring successful system design, integration, and validation while collaborating across project teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of DeltaV batch automation systems

Provide technical leadership across large-scale pharmaceutical projects

Support system integration across:

• Rockwell PLCs
• PI Historian

Contribute to validation strategies and GMP-compliant documentation

Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

Requirements

Core Experience

8+ years in pharmaceutical automation

5+ years working with DeltaV Batch DCS

Technical & Industry Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• GMP
• Validation processes
• Change management
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and system integration

Highly Desirable

Experience in regulated environments (GxP / GMP)

Knowledge of batch processes and S88 standards

Exposure to platforms such as:

• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley
• Ignition
• Siemens or similar

Understanding of biopharmaceutical or life sciences processes

Why Join?

Work with a well-established and growing system integrator

Contribute to complex, high-impact projects in life sciences

Strong career progression opportunities

Collaborative, engineering-driven culture

Competitive base salary with flexibility for top candidates

401(k) with company match

PTO and comprehensive healthcare benefits

Additional Incentives

Company Profit Sharing: 1.5% salary bonus when corporate targets are achieved

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to the future of life sciences automation: