PCS Software

Catalyx; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking a PCS Software Lead in Frederick, MD to define and lead functional requirements and software design for Emerson DeltaV PCS. You will ensure automation solutions align with manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, control strategies, and risk considerations.

Responsibilities include leading technical design, validating P&IDs and process descriptions, and collaborating with design-build firms and suppliers to ensure PCS readiness and successful deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS/PCS software design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch control principles and models.
• Proven ability to translate process requirements into structured automation specs.

Responsibilities

• Define and document PCS functional requirements and user requirements.
• Lead technical design of Emerson DeltaV PCS software to align with process needs.
• Apply ISA-88 principles across PCS design and deployment.
• Define control and monitoring requirements for normal and abnormal operations.

Skills

DeltaV DCS/PCS design

ISA-88 knowledge

Automation Engineering

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

ISA-88 tools

Job description

Frederick, United States | Posted on 10/28/2026

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 a PCS Software Lead who is responsible for defining and leadingthe functional requirements and software design for the Emerson DeltaV ProcessControl System (PCS). The role ensures that automation solutions align withmanufacturing processes, equipment functionality, control strategies,operational needs, and risk requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and document PCS functional and userrequirements, ensuring they are clear, testable, and aligned with process andoperational needs.
• Lead the technical design of Emerson DeltaV PCSsoftware, ensuring alignment with manufacturing processes, equipmentfunctionality, control strategies, and risk profiles.
• Apply ISA-88 principles to the PCS design anddeployment approach, ensuring consistency across process equipment andautomation systems.
• Define control and monitoring requirements fornormal operations, abnormal conditions, alarms, shutdowns, cleaning,turnaround, and recovery scenarios.
• Collaborate with process engineering, thedesign-build firm, and equipment suppliers to align PCS requirements with thelong-lead process equipment workstream.
• Review process descriptions, P&IDs, processflow diagrams, utility information, equipment specifications, andcontrolstrategies to ensure readiness for PCS functional design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain PCS software designdocumentation, functional specifications, control narratives, and supportingengineering deliverables.
• Provide technical design leadership and ensurealignment with system integrators throughout design development, configuration,testing, commissioning, and qualification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering,Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, ComputerScience, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS/PCSsoftware design, functional requirements, and system implementation.
• Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch controlprinciples, procedural models, equipment modules, control modules, andrecipe-driven automation.
• Proven experience translating processrequirements, equipment functionality, and user needs into structured, testableautomation requirements.
• Experience developing PCS functional designdocumentation, control narratives, functional specifications, and softwaredesign deliverables.
• Ability to review and interpret P&IDs,process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, utility requirements, andprocess descriptions.