Senior DeltaV Engineer

Youritrecruiter; Carolina Beach (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading automation firm is seeking an experienced Senior DeltaV Engineer to oversee large-scale capital projects within the Life Sciences sector. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in Emerson DeltaV systems and experience in managing full project lifecycles. Responsibilities include leading system design, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is an onsite role in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $170,000.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in automation and control systems engineering within Life Sciences.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV configurations.
• Deep understanding of GAMP5 validation frameworks and cGMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Emerson DeltaV automation control systems.
• Manage full project lifecycles including validation and testing.
• Ensure compliance with GAMP5 and cGMP standards.

Skills

Emerson DeltaV experience

Leadership and project management

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ISA-101 HMI standards

ISA-88 batch processing methodologies

Job description

Carolina Beach, United States | Posted on 02/27/2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior DeltaV Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of large-scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences industry. This role is responsible for managing complete project lifecycles, from system architecture and design through commissioning and validation.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise with Emerson DeltaV systems, strong knowledge of cGMP-compliant environments, and a proven ability to collaborate across engineering, validation, and manufacturing teams to optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device production processes.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Engineering & System Design

• Lead the design and implementation of Emerson DeltaV automation control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects.
• Develop scalable class‑based configurations supporting standardized and repeatable automation solutions.
• Design and configure DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate environments.
• Apply ISA‑101 HMI standards and high‑performance graphic design principles.
• Implement ISA‑88 batch processing methodologies.

Lead full project lifecycles including:

• Configuration
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Commissioning and validation support.

Manage project schedules, scope, resources, and technical deliverables to ensure on‑time and within‑budget execution.

Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders including manufacturing, validation, quality, and external vendors.

Compliance & Validation

• Ensure automation solutions comply with GAMP5, cGMP standards, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements.
• Support documentation development including design specifications, functional specifications, and validation deliverables.

Advanced Control & Data Systems

• Implement historian solutions and advanced control strategies.
• Support integration of automation systems into broader manufacturing and enterprise platforms.
• Optimize performance, data integrity, and system scalability.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 8–15 years of automation and control systems engineering experience within the Life Sciences industry.
• Demonstrated stable work history with progressive engineering responsibility.

Technical Expertise

• Extensive hands‑on Emerson DeltaV experience including configuration and implementation.
• Proficiency with ISA‑101 HMI design and high‑performance graphics, ISA‑88 batch processing methodologies, historian solutions, and advanced control strategies.
• Experience building scalable class‑based configurations.

Regulatory Knowledge

• Deep understanding of GAMP5 validation frameworks, cGMP manufacturing environments, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams across multiple project phases.

Work Location

Onsite role based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Occasional travel to client or project sites may be required.

Base Salary Range: $150,000 — $170,000 (based on experience)

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.