Delta V Engineer

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Life Sciences

Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract) Project lasting around 2 years

We are seeking an experienced Delta

V Engineer to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing client in North Carolina. The successful candidate will work closely with client engineering, automation, validation, manufacturing, and quality teams to design, implement, maintain, and optimize Emerson Delta

V Distributed Control System (DCS) solutions within GMP‑regulated production environments.

This role requires strong technical expertise in Delta

V automation systems, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance. The Delta

V Engineer will play a key role in supporting capital projects, system upgrades, process improvements, commissioning activities, and ongoing operational support.

• Design, configure, and maintain Emerson Delta
  
  V control systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Develop and modify Delta
  
  V control modules, equipment modules, phases, recipes, graphics, alarms, historian interfaces, and batch execution strategies.
• Collaborate with process engineers, manufacturing personnel, and project teams to implement automation solutions that improve operational performance and reliability.
• Support capital projects from concept through design, testing, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Create and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning protocols.
• Develop and maintain automation lifecycle documentation, including:
• Functional Specifications (FS)
• Design Specifications (DS)
• Configuration Specifications
• Test Protocols
• Traceability Matrices
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and process control issues to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, patch management, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Participate in deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and root cause analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and company quality requirements.
• Work closely with validation teams to support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and site personnel.
• Support manufacturing operations during critical production campaigns and startup activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience with Emerson Delta
  
  V systems in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of process control principles and instrumentation.
• Experience supporting GMP‑regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 5+ years of Delta
  
  V engineering experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Automation System Design
• Process Control Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Knowledge
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Documentation
• Validation Support
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Client‑Facing Communication
• Support of manufacturing, laboratory, and utility systems within a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical facility.
• Ability to work onsite at client facilities throughout North Carolina as project needs require.
• Occasional off‑hours support during commissioning, startup, or production‑critical events.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, and Information Technology.