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DeltaV Technical Lead

Job in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listing for: Cognizant
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced DeltaV Technical Lead to own the end-to-end delivery of a complex DeltaV Batch automation project. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for directing the detail design phase, leading a team of engineers through build, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and providing expert-level support through post-go-live stabilisation.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical authority for the DeltaV system and will interface directly with the client's operations, engineering, and QA/regulatory teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities by Project Phase Phase 1 Detail Design
  • Lead Functional Design Specification (FDS) authoring and review
  • Define DeltaV system architecture, network topology, and hardware sizing
  • Establish batch recipe strategy: S88 hierarchy, equipment phase library, formula parameter design
  • Author and review Control Narrative, Cause & Effect matrices
  • Define naming conventions, module templates, and configuration standards
  • Participate in HAZOP / SIL reviews as DeltaV SME
  • Develop and agree the FAT / SAT test strategy and acceptance criteria
Phase 2 Build & FAT
  • Lead and coordinate the DeltaV configuration team during build
  • Own equipment phase library development and master recipe authoring
  • Perform technical reviews of all configured modules and recipes
  • Drive Factory Acceptance Testing: develop test scripts, lead execution, manage punch list
  • Ensure configuration management and version control discipline throughout build
  • Support simulation and dynamic testing of batch sequences
Phase 3 Commissioning & SAT
  • Lead on-site DeltaV commissioning activities and manage the commissioning team
  • Oversee loop checking, I/O verification, and controller checkout
  • Lead Site Acceptance Testing execution and sign-off
  • Manage site configuration changes and punch list resolution under change control
  • Liaise with instrument, electrical, and process teams to resolve interface issues
  • Support operator training and produce training materials
Phase 4 Go-Live & Support
  • Lead the cutover plan and manage DeltaV go-live execution
  • Provide hyper-care support during initial production batches
  • Diagnose and resolve post-go-live incidents, batch failures, and performance issues
  • Manage and implement post-go-live change requests under MOC
  • Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in regulated environments
  • Produce as-built documentation and knowledge transfer to client support team
Leadership & Project Responsibilities
  • Team leadership: direct line or technical management of 3–8 DeltaV engineers and technicians across project phases
  • Technical governance: review and approve all deliverables produced by the DeltaV team; enforce quality and standards
  • Client interface: act as primary technical contact with client engineering, operations, IT, and QA stakeholders
  • Scope management: identify technical scope risks and changes early; engage with the project manager to assess impact on cost and schedule
  • Resource planning: forecast skill and resource requirements by phase; coordinate with the delivery manager
  • Risk management: maintain a technical risk register; lead mitigation actions for DeltaV-specific risks
  • Vendor management: manage the relationship with Emerson and third-party integrators where required
Required Experience & Skills
  • 10+ years in industrial process automation with at least 5 years hands‑on DeltaV engineering
  • Demonstrated delivery of DeltaV Batch projects from design through commissioning
  • Deep knowledge of ISA-88 (S88) batch standard: procedural model, physical model, recipe types
  • Strong expertise in DeltaV equipment phase development, phase state model, and phase parameters/reports
  • Proficient in DeltaV Recipe Studio: master recipe authoring, formula parameters, parallel branching, equipment arbitration
  • Experience with DeltaV system architecture: controller sizing, network design, redundancy configuration, application station deployment
  • Solid understanding of process control fundamentals: PID, interlocks, alarms, cause & effect
  • Proven experience leading FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities for DeltaV systems
  • Experience producing and reviewing FDS, Control Narratives, and test documentation
  • Familiarity with DeltaV Batch Historian and batch reporting / electronic batch records
  • Strong understanding of change management and configuration control disciplines
  • Prior team leadership experience: task delegation, technical review, mentoring junior engineers
  • Ability to work…
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