Delta V Engineer

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Life Sciences

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

We are seeking an experienced DeltaV 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 DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) solutions within GMP‑regulated production environments.

This role requires strong technical expertise in DeltaV automation systems, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance. The DeltaV 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 DeltaV control systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Develop and modify DeltaV 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 DeltaV 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 DeltaV 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.