Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer/Life Sciences Capital Projects| Up to 25% Travel

Core Talent Finder; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement & professional development support

Job summary

A leading automation engineering organization is seeking a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer to lead complex capital automation projects within the Life Sciences sector. Located in Raleigh, NC, this role requires deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV and a robust understanding of regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycles from inception to validation, working within stringent cGMP environments. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing field.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of automation engineering experience in Life Sciences.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Emerson DeltaV.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex Emerson DeltaV control systems.
• Oversee project from architecture to commissioning.
• Define system infrastructure and design industrial networks.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV expertise

ISA-88 batch processing

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering

Tools

DeltaV Live

HMI Design

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer – Life Sciences Capital Projects | Onsite | Raleigh, NC | Up to 25% Travel | Direct Hire

Actively hiring – interviews underway. Apply now to be considered.

Location

Raleigh, NC (Onsite – 5 days/week)
Up to 25% travel to client sites

Employment Type

Full-Time | Direct Hire
Limited Relocation Assistance Available
No Visa Sponsorship

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading automation engineering organization serving the Life Sciences industry, is seeking a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer to lead large-scale capital automation projects within biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing environments.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for full project lifecycle execution—from architecture and design through commissioning and validation—within cGMP-regulated facilities.

If you bring deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV, ISA-88 batch processing, and regulated manufacturing environments, this is a career-defining opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex Emerson DeltaV control systems

• Own full project lifecycle: URS through FAT/SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ support

• Architect scalable, class-based DeltaV system designs

• Develop ISA-88 batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures

• Design high-performance HMIs using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate (aligned with ISA-101)

• Define system infrastructure (servers, virtualization, cybersecurity, redundancy)

• Design and specify industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, OPC UA)

• Integrate OEM and third-party equipment into DeltaV environments

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and engineering resources

• Ensure compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards

• Lead FAT/SAT execution and validation documentation efforts

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams

• Travel up to 25% for site support and commissioning activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field

• 8–15+ years of automation engineering experience in Life Sciences

• Extensive hands‑on expertise with Emerson DeltaV (architecture, configuration, implementation)

• Strong experience with:

  • ISA-88 batch processing
  • ISA-101 HMI design principles
  • DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate
  • Historian integration and advanced control strategies

• Deep knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

• Experience managing capital automation projects end-to-end

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities

• Stable career progression within regulated manufacturing environments

Preferred: Experience with Rockwell Automation, Ignition, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA platforms.

Whats in It for You

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 base (commensurate with experience)
Career advancement within high‑visibility Life Sciences projects
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement & professional development support
Exposure to cutting‑edge biopharma and medical device manufacturing
Long-term stability in a highly regulated, recession‑resistant industry
Opportunity to influence automation standards and mentor engineering teams

This is a senior‑level role with significant technical ownership and strategic impact.

Ready to Lead Complex Life Sciences Automation Projects?

If youre a seasoned DeltaV expert with strong regulatory and batch automation experience, we want to speak with you.

Apply today — we are actively shortlisting candidates for immediate interviews.