Software Design Lead – DeltaV

S4 Analytics; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

S4 Analytics is seeking an experienced Software Design Lead – DeltaV to support a large-scale biopharmaceutical facility expansion in Maryland. You will act as the technical design owner for the Emerson DeltaV PCS, translating manufacturing processes and requirements into functional design specifications and control strategies.

Lead ISA-88-based software design and provide direction to System Integrators, ensuring compliant, reliable and scalable DeltaV implementations across the project

Qualifications

• 8+ years of process automation engineering in pharmaceutical/regulated environments.
• Extensive hands-on DeltaV experience including functional design, configuration standards, control strategies and system implementation.
• Strong experience with DeltaV Batch and ISA-88/S88 principles.
• Ability to translate P&IDs, process descriptions and manufacturing requirements into automation functional requirements and control strategies.
• Strong understanding of equipment modules, control modules, phases, units, recipes, sequences, alarms and interlocks.
• Experience with operator interfaces and DeltaV PCS design documentation.
• Experience defining control-system behavior for normal operations, alarms, abnormal conditions, shutdowns, cleaning, startup and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical design owner for Emerson DeltaV PCS.
• Translate processes and equipment functionality into design requirements and control strategies.
• Lead ISA-88-based software design and coordinate with System Integrators.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to System Integrators.
• Ensure compliant, reliable and scalable DeltaV implementations.

Skills

Automation design

ISA-88

P&ID translation

Technical communication

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

DeltaV Batch

Job description

S4 Analytics is a growing consulting and workforce solutions firm headquartered in Texas and New Jersey, specializing in connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organizations across the life sciences, semiconductor, automotive, defence, data centre, and IT industries. We are committed to building long-term partnerships by delivering top talent and customized staffing solutions that support our clients' evolving business and project needs.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Software Design Leads – DeltaV to support a large-scale brownfield biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility expansion for a leading pharmaceutical client.

The individual will serve as the technical design owner for the Emerson DeltaV Process Control System (PCS), translating manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, operational requirements, and process risks into functional and software design requirements. The role involves leading ISA-88-based software design and providing technical direction to System Integrators.

Position: Software Design Lead – DeltaV

Location: Maryland (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

Key Experience

• 8+ years of process automation engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV, including functional design, configuration standards, control strategies, and system implementation.
• Strong experience with DeltaV Batch and ISA-88/S88 principles.
• Experience translating P&IDs, process descriptions, and manufacturing requirements into automation functional requirements and control strategies.
• Strong understanding of equipment modules, control modules, phases, units, recipes, sequences, alarms, and interlocks.
• Experience with operator interfaces and DeltaV PCS software design documentation.
• Experience defining control-system behavior for normal operations, alarms, abnormal conditions, shutdowns, cleaning, startup, and recovery scenarios.
• Background in upstream and/or downstream biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes preferred.
• Experience integrating vendor-supplied equipment and packaged systems into DeltaV.
• Ability to provide technical direction and oversight to System Integrators.
• Strong technical communication, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills.