Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer – Life Sciences Capital Projects | Onsite | Up to 25% Travel

Actively hiring – interviews underway. Apply now to be considered.

Location

Raleigh, NC (Onsite – 5 days/week)
Up to 25% travel to client sites

Employment Type

Full-Time | Direct Hire
Limited Relocation Assistance Available
No Visa Sponsorship

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading automation engineering organization serving the Life Sciences industry, is seeking a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer to lead large-scale capital automation projects within biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing environments.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for full project lifecycle execution—from architecture and design through commissioning and validation—within cGMP-regulated facilities.

If you bring deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV, ISA-88 batch processing, and regulated manufacturing environments, this is a career-defining opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex Emerson DeltaV control systems
• Own full project lifecycle: URS through FAT/SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ support
• Architect scalable, class-based DeltaV system designs
• Develop ISA-88 batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures
• Design high-performance HMIs using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate (aligned with ISA-101)
• Define system infrastructure (servers, virtualization, cybersecurity, redundancy)
• Design and specify industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, OPC UA)
• Integrate OEM and third-party equipment into DeltaV environments
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and engineering resources
• Ensure compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards
• Lead FAT/SAT execution and validation documentation efforts
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams
• Travel up to 25% for site support and commissioning activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 8–15+ years of automation engineering experience in Life Sciences
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Emerson DeltaV (architecture, configuration, implementation)
• Strong experience with:
• ISA-88 batch processing
• ISA-101 HMI design principles
• DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate
• Historian integration and advanced control strategies
• Deep knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
• Experience managing capital automation projects end-to-end
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities
• Stable career progression within regulated manufacturing environments

Preferred: Experience with Rockwell Automation, Ignition, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA platforms.

What’s in It for You

* Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 base (commensurate with experience)
* Career advancement within high-visibility Life Sciences projects
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
* 401(k) with profit sharing
* Tuition reimbursement & professional development support
* Exposure to cutting-edge biopharma and medical device manufacturing
* Long-term stability in a highly regulated, recession-resistant industry
* Opportunity to influence automation standards and mentor engineering teams

This is a senior-level role with significant technical ownership and strategic impact.

Ready to Lead Complex Life Sciences Automation Projects?

If you’re a seasoned DeltaV expert with strong regulatory and batch automation experience, we want to speak with you.

Apply today - we are actively shortlisting candidates for immediate interviews.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person