Process Automation DeltaV Support Engineer; Upstream & Downstream

Overview

The Process Automation Delta

V Support Engineer will provide comprehensive automation support for both Upstream and Downstream Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) systems. This role focuses on system integration management, control strategy implementation, and lifecycle documentation for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will ensure seamless Delta

V Distributed Control System (DCS) operations while supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) efforts for both upstream and downstream production areas.

• Support the integration, configuration, and validation of Emerson Delta
  
  V DCS for both upstream (solution prep, cell culture, fermentation, harvest) and downstream (chromatography, UF / DF, viral filtration, buffer prep / hold) systems.
• Attend and contribute to regular project and automation coordination meetings with system integrators, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Review and approve lifecycle documentation including design specs, FATs, commissioning protocols, OQs, and change assessments in Kneat.
• Initiate, implement, and document automation changes in support of CAPEX and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-call technical support during commissioning, qualification, validation, and routine operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Automation, CSV, CQV, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, QA, and Utilities to ensure automation reliability and compliance.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA, and corporate standards throughout the automation lifecycle.
• Conduct and complete required safety and project training per site and corporate requirements.

• 2+ years direct experience with Emerson Delta
  
  V DCS in a cGMP pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of automation lifecycle documentation and CSV principles.
• Experience using Kneat for validation documentation and workflow management.
• Knowledge of Upstream and Downstream DSM operations, including process control strategies.
• Ability to own and execute automation change controls independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Compliance Wire, Track Wise, and Veeva systems is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, team-based environments.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Automation, or related technical discipline required.

• Delta
  
  V DCS configuration and troubleshooting
• Process control systems integration
• GMP compliance and validation principles
• Project coordination and technical documentation
• Cross-functional communication and teamwork

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (US Citizen, Green Card, or valid Work Permit).
• Ability to attend in-person interviews as necessary.
• Job type :
  Contract position
• Full-time
• Onsite role
• Duration 6-12 Months
• # : W33345WW