Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well‑established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee‑owned with 40+ years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• ENR Top 500 Firm

We have a Senior Delta

V Engineer opportunity in our Raleigh, NC office. This person will lead the design, implementation, and project management of large‑scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences 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 optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes.

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 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, 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 25% for on‑site support, commissioning, and client engagement

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…