Senior DeltaV Control Engineer

Automationtechies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental insurance

Profit Sharing/401K match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking a DeltaV Engineer in Los Angeles to design and manage automation projects in the Life Sciences industry. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience with Emerson DeltaV systems, strong leadership skills, and expertise in regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, managing budgets, and overseeing the full project lifecycle. This role offers a chance to work on a variety of challenging projects and involves travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems.
• Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles.
• Experience in managing large-scale capital projects in the Life Sciences industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DeltaV control systems for Life Sciences projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from requirements to commissioning.
• Create DeltaV graphics and align with ISA-101 guidelines.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from requirements to commissioning and validation.
• Ensure compliance with FAT/SAT protocols and regulatory standards.

Skills

Expertise in ISA-88 batch processing

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Knowledge of automation protocols

Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate

Strong knowledge of cGMP and GAMP5

cGMP/GAMP5 compliance

Capital project management

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV systems

HART

Ethernet/IP

OPC UA

Job description

Overview

With over 40 successful years in business and having over 35 facilities across the USA this engineering firm has been named on the ENR Top 500 Design Firm list and has continued to climb in rank over the years. In addition, they have been named as a certified integrator by many vendors as they do not focus on just one platform, but their engineers will work with the customer choose the best platform for each application. With over 600 employees nationwide they have become one of the largest and established firms in the United States.

Reasons to work for this company

• Opportunity to get involved with challenging projects across many different industries
• They offer comprehensive medical/dental insurance
• Profit Sharing/401K match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• They have a great reputation in the industry and with their customers

Position: DeltaV Engineer

As a DeltaV Engineer you will design, implement, and manage automation projects within the Life Sciences industry. You will need to have proficiency with Emerson DeltaV systems and a strong technical background in designing and delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing full project life cycles, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary.

• Design and implement DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget project execution
• Lead system architecture development and control strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency
• Design batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures to optimize production efficiency and regulatory compliance
• Develop DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in alignment with ISA-101 HMI guidelines
• Utilize a class-based approach in overall design to maximize scalability and standardization across projects
• Develop electrical designs, including power distribution, panel layouts, and grounding strategies for automation systems
• Specify and procure instrumentation and hardware components
• Design and implement industrial networking solutions, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus
• Integrate 3rd party equipment with DeltaV systems using protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus
• Define computing infrastructure requirements, including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity, and redundancy planning
• Design, plan, and specify DeltaV system licensing based on user requirements and project scope to ensure cost-effective and scalable solutions
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to commissioning and validation
• Ensure project deliveries and execution methodology compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and industry best practices
• Develop acceptance protocols and manage the execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-disciplinary teams
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success
• Implement advanced automation strategies, including ISA-88 batch processing, historian integration, and alarm management
• Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous improvements in system performance
• Travel up to 25% for on-site support, commissioning, and client engagement

Qualifications/Requirements

• 12+ years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems, focusing on system design and project execution
• Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate, including experience designing high-performance HMIs and operator interfaces
• Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles and high-performance graphic design strategies
• Strong experience in class-based configuration and design
• Expertise in ISA-88 batch processing, historian solutions, and advanced control strategies
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects in the Life Sciences industry
• Strong knowledge of automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO-Link)
• Deep understanding of industrial networking for communication between controllers, servers, and HMIs
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory compliance for biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience integrating electrical and process control systems
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience specifying and designing electrical components, including MCCs, VFDs, control panels, and power distribution systems
• Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization technologies for robust DeltaV system deployment
• Extensive experience designing and implementing batch control systems within regulated Life Sciences environments
• Experience in OEM system integration using OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial communication protocols
• Ability to plan, specify, and manage DeltaV system licensing to optimize project implementation
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA systems is a plus

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.