PCS Software

Xyntek Inc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking a PCS Software Lead to define and lead Emerson DeltaV PCS software design for manufacturing processes. You will ensure alignment with process needs, equipment functionality, control strategies, and risk requirements.

You will collaborate with process engineering, design-build partners, and equipment suppliers to translate process descriptions and P&IDs into testable automation requirements, design documents, control narratives, and deployment plans, guiding through testing,

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive DeltaV DCS/PCS design experience.
• Strong ISA-88 knowledge and batch control principles.
• Experience translating process requirements into automation specs.
• Ability to write design docs, control narratives and specifications.
• Ability to review P&IDs and process data.

Responsibilities

• Define and document PCS requirements and testable specs.
• Lead technical design of Emerson DeltaV PCS software.
• Apply ISA-88 principles across the PCS deployment.
• Define control and monitoring for ops, alarms, and shutdowns.
• Collaborate with process engineering and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain design documentation and deliverables.
• Provide design leadership through development, testing, commissioning, and qualification.

Skills

DeltaV DCS/PCS

ISA-88 knowledge

Process control

Technical design leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Catalyx is seeking a PCS Software Lead who is responsible for defining and leading the functional requirements and software design for the Emerson DeltaV Process Control System (PCS). The role ensures that automation solutions align with manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, control strategies, operational needs, and risk requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and document PCS functional and user requirements, ensuring they are clear, testable, and aligned with process and operational needs.
• Lead the technical design of Emerson DeltaV PCS software, ensuring alignment with manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, control strategies, and risk profiles.
• Apply ISA-88 principles to the PCS design and deployment approach, ensuring consistency across process equipment and automation systems.
• Define control and monitoring requirements for normal operations, abnormal conditions, alarms, shutdowns, cleaning, turnaround, and recovery scenarios.
• Collaborate with process engineering, the design-build firm, and equipment suppliers to align PCS requirements with the long-lead process equipment workstream.
• Review process descriptions, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, utility information, equipment specifications, and control strategies to ensure readiness for PCS functional design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain PCS software design documentation, functional specifications, control narratives, and supporting engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical design leadership and ensure alignment with system integrators throughout design development, configuration, testing, commissioning, and qualification.

Requirements

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