Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer for Life Sciences Projects

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

Job Openings Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer/Life Sciences Capital Projects| Up to 25% Travel

About the job Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer/Life Sciences Capital Projects| Up to 25% Travel

Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer – Life Sciences Capital Projects | Onsite | Raleigh, NC | Up to 25% Travel | Direct Hire

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

Bachelors 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

DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate

Historian integration and advanced control strategies

Deep knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

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.

Whats 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 youre 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.