Senior DeltaV Programmer / Automation Engineer

United Pharma; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma seeks an experienced Senior DeltaV Programmer to design, configure, test, and implement DeltaV control strategies for new pharmaceutical processes and facilities. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, 21 CFR Part 11, and working with cross-functional teams including process engineering, instrumentation, and validation.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in industrial automation with hands-on DeltaV DCS development, from scratch, and will configure Control Studio, graphics, and batch

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial automation experience with DeltaV DCS.
• Experience developing DeltaV applications from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of DeltaV Control Studio and modules.
• Experience with sequences, interlocks, alarms and control strategies.
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT, commissioning and startup.
• Knowledge of GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5.

Responsibilities

• Develop DeltaV DCS applications from scratch for new processes.
• Configure DeltaV architecture, controllers, I/O and modules.
• Create control strategies, function blocks, sequences and alarms.
• Develop operator graphics using DeltaV tools.
• Configure batch control and recipes where applicable.
• Support system qualification and validation per GMP.
• Collaborate with process engineering, instrumentation, validation, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

DeltaV programming

Industrial automation

Control logic design

GMP compliance understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation engineering

Tools

DeltaV Control Studio

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior DeltaV Programmer with strong hands-on expertise in developing and programming Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS) from scratch. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, developing, testing, and implementing DeltaV control strategies for new process systems and manufacturing facilities. Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech GMP environments is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and program Emerson DeltaV DCS applications from scratch for new process systems and manufacturing projects.
• Configure DeltaV system architecture, controllers, I/O modules, control modules, equipment modules, and unit modules.
• Develop control strategies, function block logic, phase logic, sequences, interlocks, permissives, and alarm configurations.
• Configure DeltaV modules using Control Studio and develop operator graphics using DeltaV Operate or Live.
• Develop batch control strategies and configure recipes using DeltaV Batch, where applicable.
• Perform system configuration, database development, parameter mapping, and hardware/software integration.
• Develop and review Functional Design Specifications (FDS), control narratives, I/O lists, and software design documentation.
• Support automation system qualification and validation in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, data integrity, and applicable pharmaceutical standards.
• Work closely with process engineering, instrumentation, electrical, validation, and manufacturing teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related engineering field.
• 8+ years of industrial automation experience, with strong hands-on Emerson DeltaV DCS experience.
• Proven experience developing and programming DeltaV applications from scratch, not limited to routine maintenance or troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of DeltaV Control Studio, control modules, equipment modules, unit modules, and function block programming.
• Experience developing sequences, interlocks, permissives, alarms, and process control strategies.
• Hands-on experience with DeltaV system configuration, graphics development, I/O configuration, and controller setup.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and system integration.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation, control valves, transmitters, and industrial communication protocols.
• Understanding of GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and automation system validation.