Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer - Process Automation

Katalyst CRO; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a senior Controls Systems Engineer with DeltaV and process automation experience to lead engineering efforts on busy pharma projects. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, capital projects, and on-call troubleshooting alongside cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years (or equivalent) in pharma/biotech automation, PLC programming familiarity, and project leadership experience to drive successful tech transfers, CAPA actions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering field or computer science.
• 5–10 years of advanced experience in controls systems engineering.
• Pharma/Biotech or equivalent industrial automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of plant projects involving complex equipment changes and significant process improvements.
• Controls lead for tech transfers and CAPA actions.
• Support resolution of equipment breakdowns and quality issues in suites; provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments.

Skills

DeltaV

PLC Programming

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

PI Data Analysis

PI System

Job description

Katalyst CRO in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a senior Controls Systems Engineer with DeltaV and process automation experience to lead engineering efforts on busy pharma projects. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, capital projects, and on-call troubleshooting alongside cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years (or equivalent) in pharma/biotech automation, PLC programming familiarity, and project leadership experience to drive successful tech transfers, CAPA actions, and