Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer

SAN R&D Business Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Growth opportunity

Supportive engineering environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Senior DeltaV Engineer to oversee large-scale automation projects in the Life Sciences industry. This role involves comprehensive lifecycle ownership from architecture to commissioning. Ideal candidates will have 8-15 years of experience focusing on Emerson DeltaV systems, strong leadership in capital projects, and excellent communication skills. The position offers an employee-owned culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years in automation projects with strong Emerson DeltaV focus.
• Proven leadership in large capital Life Sciences projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Emerson DeltaV automation systems.
• Manage project lifecycle: scope, scheduling, budget, commissioning.
• Oversee FAT/SAT testing and validation deliverables.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV automation systems

Leadership in automation projects

Electrical design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens PCS7

Ignition

Job description

Senior DeltaV Engineer

Raleigh, NC | Onsite | Full-Time

We’re seeking a Senior DeltaV Engineer to lead large‑scale automation projects in the Life Sciences industry. This role involves full lifecycle ownership—from architecture and design to commissioning, validation, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Emerson DeltaV automation systems
• Manage project lifecycle: scope, scheduling, budget, commissioning
• Develop batch logic, recipes, graphics (DeltaV Live/Operate)
• Design control strategies and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Mod‑bus, Profibus, OPC UA)
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11
• Oversee FAT/SAT testing and validation deliverables
• Mentor junior engineers and engage with cross‑functional teams
• Travel up to 25% for client support and commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 8–15 years in automation projects with strong Emerson DeltaV focus
• Proven leadership in large capital Life Sciences projects
• Experience with ISA‑101, ISA‑88, batch processing & historian integration
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, networking, instrumentation, and control panels
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens PCS7, or Ignition is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Why Join

• Employee‑owned culture with growth opportunity
• Work with industry‑recognized experts
• Impact large‑scale biopharma and medical device projects
• Supportive, high‑performing engineering environment