Senior DeltaV Engineer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Senior DeltaV Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in Raleigh, NC.

Role Overview

We have a Senior DeltaV Engineer opportunity available in Raleigh, NC. This role is a senior-level, hands-on automation engineering position focused on the design, implementation, and delivery of large-scale Life Sciences capital automation projects. The position requires deep technical expertise with Emerson DeltaV systems and a strong background in delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions.
The Senior DeltaV Engineer provides technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, collaborates directly with customers and internal teams, and serves as a subject matter expert in DeltaV system architecture, configuration, and deployment within regulated manufacturing environments.

Technical & Solution Leadership Responsibilities

The Senior DeltaV Engineer leads the technical design and implementation of DeltaV-based control systems for complex Life Sciences projects.
Responsibilities include defining system architecture, control strategies, and automation standards that support efficient, compliant manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and implementing DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects
Leading system architecture development and control strategies to support manufacturing efficiency and scalability
Designing batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures aligned with regulatory and operational requirements
Developing DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in alignment with ISA101 HMI guidelines
Applying classbased design methodologies to promote standardization and reuse across projects
Implementing advanced automation strategies including ISA88 batch processing, historian integration, and alarm management
Troubleshooting complex automation challenges and driving continuous improvement in system performance

Project Delivery & Execution

While primarily a technical leadership role, this position supports successful project delivery through close collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities may include:

Supporting development of project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Contributing to project execution planning and coordination
Overseeing technical execution across project phases, from requirements through commissioning and validation
Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities through protocol development and execution
Ensuring technical deliverables align with applicable standards and best practices, including GAMP5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11

Systems Integration & Infrastructure

Designing and implementing industrial networking solutions, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus
Integrating thirdparty equipment using protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus
Defining computing infrastructure requirements, including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity considerations, and redundancy planning
Planning, specifying, and managing DeltaV system licensing based on project scope and user requirements
Specifying and procuring instrumentation and automation hardware, including electrical and control system components

Leadership & Collaboration

Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and crossdisciplinary project teams
Collaborating with customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to support successful project execution
Supporting crossfunctional coordination between automation, electrical, and process disciplines

Work Environment & Travel

Raleigh, NC office presence is required
Work is a combination of officebased engineering and onsite support at customer manufacturing facilities
Travel up to 25 for commissioning, startup, and project support
Occasional extended hours during critical project phases may be required

Qualifications & Experience
Required Experience

8–15 years of handson experience with Emerson DeltaV systems, with a strong focus on system design and project execution
Extensive experience delivering automation solutions within Life Sciences manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory requirements applicable to biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing

Technical Expertise

Proficiency with DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate, including highperformance HMI design
Strong experience with ISA101 HMI design principles
Expertise in ISA88 batch processing and batch control system implementation
Strong experience with classbased configuration and modular design approaches
Knowledge of industrial automation protocols including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and IOLink
Experience addressing industrial networking requirements between controllers, servers, and HMIs
Experience integrating electrical and process control systems, including MCCs, VFDs, control panels, and power distribution
Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization technologies for DeltaV system deployment
Experience integrating OEM and thirdparty systems using standard industrial communication protocols

Preferred Experience

Exposure to additional DCS/SCADA platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, or Siemens PCS7

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

About the Company

The company is a wellestablished, employeeowned engineering and automation consulting firm with decades of experience delivering complex industrial solutions.
As a 100 employeeowned ESOP organization, the company emphasizes longterm partnership, technical excellence, and continued investment in its people through professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Jacquelyn at Jacquelyn.Kanedppit.com to learn more about this direct hire position (26-00093).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and Permanent US Residents (Green card holders) are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DP Professionals (DPP) is a premier, full-service staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in the placement of highly qualified knowledge workers in both contingent and direct hire opportunities. Located in "famously hot" Columbia, SC, DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

Job Ident #: 26-00093

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/