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

  • 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.

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.