Principal Automation Engineer – DeltaV

NeoMatrix, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Bonus

Job summary

NeoMatrix, Inc. in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking a Principal DeltaV Automation Engineer to lead DeltaV projects and help build the DeltaV practice for life sciences. This hands-on role requires deep DeltaV expertise, client leadership, and strategic contribution to the practice's growth.

You will mentor engineers, drive design and testing, and collaborate across functions while traveling up to 30% and supporting hybrid/remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of engineering and project experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS.
• 5+ years in GMP life sciences environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead scopes of work for customer automation projects (DeltaV).
• Mentor and coach engineers; provide matrix leadership as needed.
• Develop and mature DeltaV practice procedures, tools, and training materials.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Skills

DeltaV DCS knowledge

GMP Life Sciences

Technical leadership

Project execution

Education

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

PAS-X Werum

Ignition

Job description

Job Title: Principal Automation Engineer – DeltaV

Company: NeoMatrix, Inc

Location: Hybrid - Greater Philadelphia, PA Area / Remote / On Location

About Us:

NeoMatrix is a dynamic and innovative automation services firm focused on process controls and systems integration for manufacturing companies.Our vision is to help our clients manufacture a better future.We start on the plant floor by helping automate and coordinate the actions of machines and industrial equipment.We add software systems that collect data from the plant floor and enterprise business systems, enabling people to visualize, analyze, and improve their processes.NeoMatrix is building a life sciences DCS practice and is seeking a Principal DeltaV Automation Engineer to support the effort.

Job Description:

The Principal Automation Engineer (DeltaV) will report directly to the DeltaV Practice Lead and provide direct engineering support to clients as well as contribute to the development and maturation of NeoMatrix’s DeltaV practice.This is a unique and exciting opportunity composed of technical, strategic and organizational responsibilities.This is a hands‑on role, requiring deep subject matter expertise, technical leadership, and experience executing DeltaV projects in the life sciences industry.This role will influence the organizational infrastructure, ways of working, and culture of the DeltaV practice. In this role, you will leverage your technical acumen, leadership traits and reputation/network to both: i.) execute/deliver for customers and ii.) contribute to the shaping and success of a new DeltaV organization.

The primary responsibility of this role is to execute and lead scopes of work for the customer.However, at any given time, responsibilities of this role will vary across a mix of elements.

Customer engagement and fulfillment

• 1. Perform scopes of work to meet customer needs and fulfill NeoMatrix commitments.

• Ad hoc consultation, assessment, and report/recommendation generation.Client representation.

• All aspects of automation projects, including: business feasibility, solution design development, front

  end engineering and design (FEED) studies, software design, implementation & testing, factory & site

  acceptance testing, commissioning & qualification, go-live support & hypercare.

• Operational staff augmentation, system troubleshooting & break/fix support.
• As needed, provide technical and project leadership to other engineers to fulfill scopes of work.

Support the development/maturation of the DeltaV practice

• Contribute to the design and development of organizational elements such as procedures, best practices, productivity tools, and training material.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and matrix leadership to other engineers.
• As needed, serve as a direct line manager to other engineers.

Role model the right behaviors and shape the team culture

• Work across boundaries and respectfully.Collaborate to uplift others whilst leveraging the power of teams.
• Work conscientiously and credibly.Demonstrate pride in your work and see through commitments on time and in full.
• Work safely and compliantly. Apply sound judgement to ensure a safe working environment.

Location:

• Hybrid
• This role requires the ability to commute to the greater Philadelphia area.
• As needed, this role will require travel to customer locations.
• It is estimated this role will require 30% travel.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience/knowledge.
• At least eight (8) years of experience of direct engineering & project experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS.
• At least five (5) years of working in a good manufacturing practices (GMP) life sciences environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a matrixed project team to deliver manufacturing technology projects (e.g. Emerson DeltaV)
• Direct leadership experience.Have led teams – managed performance, driven development, etc.
• Experience with the design, implementation and testing of integrated DeltaV solutions, inclusive of networking/communications to equipment (e.g. PLC based skids), instrumentation (e.g. analytical equipment) and systems (e.g. PAS-X Werum, Ignition).
• Direct manufacturing experience within a Life Sciences company.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance with multiple coverage options to fit your needs
• Disability Insurance for added peace of mind
• Company-paid Life Insurance coverage
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company matching and rapid vesting schedule
• Annual Bonus Opportunity based on company and individual performance

Time Off

• Flexible PTO — Take the time you need, when you need it
• Company Holidays — Nine (9) designated paid holidays per year

Work Support & Equipment

• Company-Issued Laptop — Provided for all business use
• Travel Reimbursement — Mileage and meal expenses covered for business travel

NeoMatrix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team.