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.
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:
Requirements definition
System design
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.
Ensure automation solutions comply with:
GAMP5
cGMP standards
21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements.
Support documentation development including design specifications, functional specifications, and validation deliverables.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
8–15 years of automation and control systems engineering experience within the Life Sciences industry.
Demonstrated stable work history with progressive engineering responsibility.
Proven experience delivering full lifecycle automation projects.
Extensive hands-on Emerson DeltaV experience including:
System design
Configuration
Implementation
Commissioning.
Proficiency with:
DeltaV Live
DeltaV Operate.
Expertise in:
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.
Deep understanding of:
GAMP5 validation frameworks.
cGMP manufacturing environments.
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Ability to lead technical teams across multiple project phases.
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)
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
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.