Senior Automation Engineer - DeltaV (design, implementation, and testing)
VDart, Inc.
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Skills
- DeltaV
- design
- implementation
- testing
- pharmaceutical/life sciences automation
- automation teams
- Emerson DeltaV DCS
- GMP-regulated
- pharmaceutical
- automation workstreams
- batch automation
- control systems design
- validation
- recipe-driven manufacturing
- process control
Summary
We are seeking a strong Senior Automation Engineer to lead the automation scope within a complex pharmaceutical manufacturing program. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership capability, and hands-on delivery experience.
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
- Deep hands-on expertise in DeltaV (design, implementation, and testing)
- Strong experience in pharmaceutical/life sciences automation, preferably API/bulk manufacturing
- Proven experience leading cross-functional automation teams
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive the technical automation scope for assigned project areas
- Represent automation in cross-functional leadership meetings, ensuring alignment across automation, process engineering, MES/digital, and quality
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and leadership regarding automation deliverables, risks, and progress
- Ensure alignment with program-wide automation standards and architecture
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams across assigned nodes/areas
- Ensure consistency across:
- Requirements
- Functional specifications
- Control strategies
- Phases and recipes
- Participate in P&ID reviews and lead control strategy design
- Define and oversee software components development/modifications
- Lead functional requirement reviews and approvals
- Drive parameter and recipe specification design philosophy
- Respond to system integrator technical queries
- Lead and support software testing strategy and validation
- Identify and manage technical risks and mitigation plans
- Assess and lead remediation efforts for process control systems
- Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to the Automation Project Manager
- Mentor and support junior engineers and team members
- Promote adoption of modern tools, technologies, and automation best practices
Qualifications
- Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS
- Strong background in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments
- Demonstrated experience leading automation workstreams or teams
- Expertise in batch automation, control systems design, and validation
- Strong understanding of process control and recipe-driven manufacturing
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Dice Id: 10330808A
- Position Id: 8922392
- Posted 19 hours ago
Company Info
VDart, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a global leader in digital talent solutions and IT staffing, delivering top technology professionals to businesses worldwide. With a strong presence across North America, Europe and Asia, we specialize in helping organizations navigate complex technology landscapes with the right expertise.
Through a strategic, client-focused approach, we have placed over 20,000 professionals across key industries and advanced technology solutions. Whether placing top talent in cutting-edge roles or providing strategic digital workforce solutions, our network of 4,000 specialists across 13 countries is committed to excellence, agility and impact.
Backed by 18 years of industry experience, we go beyond staffing to build long-term partnerships that accelerate digital transformation and drive sustained growth. Whether you need a technology partner to fuel innovation or specialized workforce solutions to maintain a competitive edge, VDart delivers the right people, skills and mindset to create a lasting impact in a digital-first world.
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