• Kalamazoo, Michigan
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Summary
    We are seeking an experienced DeltaV Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced automation solutions for the life sciences industry. This role involves configuring Emerson DeltaV control systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality automation for biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. The position requires both technical expertise and strong problem-solving skills, with opportunities for professional growth on impactful projects.

    Responsibilities

    • Design, configure, and implement Emerson DeltaV control systems in alignment with customer specifications and industry standards
    • Develop and program DeltaV batch processes in compliance with ISA-88 standards
    • Engineer system architecture, instrument specifications, and control strategies to optimize manufacturing operations
    • Configure controllers, HMIs, historian systems, and applications in accordance with GAMP 5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations
    • Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance
    • Provide on-site startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting for deployed systems
    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, process, validation, and project engineering groups
    • Ensure adherence to system development life cycle and validation documentation requirements
    • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering technical knowledge and professional growth

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
    • 7 years of experience in automation and control engineering, with extensive hands-on work in Emerson DeltaV design, implementation, and configuration
    • Strong knowledge of ISA-88 batch processing and DeltaV batch configuration
    • Experience conducting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
    • Familiarity with automation protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, OPC, Foundation Fieldbus, and HART
    • Background in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or medical device environments
    • Knowledge of GAMP 5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
    • Strong communication skills for technical collaboration and documentation
    • Ability to work independently or as part of a team on complex automation projects
    • Willingness to travel up to 25% and support extended hours or weekends when required

    Education and/or Experience

    • Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field required
    • 7 years of professional experience with automation and DeltaV systems

    Nice to Have

    • Knowledge of historian systems, alarm management, and advanced control strategies
    • Familiarity with industrial networking between controllers, servers, and HMIs
    • Exposure to Rockwell Automation, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA platforms
    • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and electrical design principles
    • Experience with loop tuning and process control optimization
    • Previous mentoring experience with junior engineers or technicians
    • Experience translating functional specifications into detailed software designs

    This role offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects in a regulated environment, supporting the advancement of global healthcare manufacturing through state-of-the-art automation

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKalamazoo, Michigan

    Skills

    • Acceptance Testingunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Chemical Engineeringunmatched
    • Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
    • DeltaVunmatched
    • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Ethernetunmatched
    • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • ISA Standardsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • International Healthunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Medical Equipmentunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Validationunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
    • Rockwell Automationunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
    • System Architectureunmatched
    • System Validationunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Validation Documentationunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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