Senior Controls Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Delta

V Engineer in the Dallas, TX area.

This person will lead the design, implementation, and project management of large-scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences & Campus Utilities industry. This role requires proficiency with Emerson Delta

V systems and a strong technical background in designing and delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complete project life cycles, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver a complete Delta

V solution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary.
-Design and implement Delta

V control systems for complex Life Sciences & Campus Utilities capital projects
-Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget project execution
-Lead system architecture development and control strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency
-Design batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures to optimize production efficiency and regulatory compliance
-Develop Delta

V graphics using Delta

V Live and Delta

V Operate in alignment with ISA-101 HMI guidelines
-Utilize a class-based approach in overall design to maximize scalability and standardization across projects
-Develop electrical designs, including power distribution, panel layouts, and grounding strategies for automation systems
-Specify and procure instrumentation and hardware components
-Design and implement industrial networking solutions, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus
-Integrate 3rd party equipment with Delta

V systems using protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus
-Define computing infrastructure requirements, including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity, and redundancy planning
-Design, plan, and specify Delta

V system licensing based on user requirements and project scope to ensure cost-effective and scalable solutions
-Oversee the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to commissioning and validation
-Ensure project deliveries and execution methodology compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and industry best practices
-Develop acceptance protocols and manage the execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance
-Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-disciplinary teams
-Coordinate with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success
-Implement advanced automation strategies, including ISA-88 batch processing, historian integration, and alarm management
-Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous improvements in system performance
-Travel up to 40% for on-site support, commissioning, and client engagement

Company offers a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Annual salary is $160k/year.

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Qualifications/Requirements:

-8-15 years of hands-on experience with Emerson Delta

V systems, focusing on system design and project execution
-Proficiency in Delta

V Live and Delta

V Operate, including experience designing high-performance HMIs and operator interfaces
-Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles and high-performance graphic design strategies
-Strong experience in class-based configuration and design
-Expertise in ISA-88 batch processing, historian solutions, and advanced control strategies
-Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects in the Life Sciences industry
-Strong knowledge of automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO-Link)
-Deep understanding of industrial networking for communication between controllers, servers, and HMIs
-Strong knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory compliance for biopharmaceutical manufacturing
-Experience integrating electrical and process control systems
-Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills for…