Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer
27 days ago
Raleigh
Job Description Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is: • 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history, • A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant Essential Duties and Responsibilities All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary. • Design and implement DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects, • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget project execution, • Lead system architecture development and control strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency, • Design batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures to optimize production efficiency and regulatory compliance, • Develop DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in alignment with ISA-101 HMI guidelines, • Utilize a class-based approach in overall design to maximize scalability and standardization across projects, • Develop electrical designs, including power distribution, panel layouts, and grounding strategies for automation systems, • Specify and procure instrumentation and hardware components, • Design and implement industrial networking solutions, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus, • Integrate 3rd party equipment with DeltaV systems using protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus, • Define computing infrastructure requirements, including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity, and redundancy planning, • Design, plan, and specify DeltaV system licensing based on user requirements and project scope to ensure cost-effective and scalable solutions, • Oversee the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to commissioning and validation, • Ensure project deliveries and execution methodology compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and industry best practices, • Develop acceptance protocols and manage the execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance, • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-disciplinary teams, • Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success, • Implement advanced automation strategies, including ISA-88 batch processing, historian integration, and alarm management, • Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous improvements in system performance, • 8-15 years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems, focusing on system design and project execution, • Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate, including experience designing high-performance HMIs and operator interfaces, • Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles and high-performance graphic design strategies, • Strong experience in class-based configuration and design, • Expertise in ISA-88 batch processing, historian solutions, and advanced control strategies, • Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects in the Life Sciences industry, • Strong knowledge of automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO-Link), • Deep understanding of industrial networking for communication between controllers, servers, and HMIs, • Strong knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory compliance for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, • Experience integrating electrical and process control systems, • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration, • Experience specifying and designing electrical components, including MCCs, VFDs, control panels, and power distribution systems, • Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization technologies for robust DeltaV system deployment, • Extensive experience designing and implementing batch control systems within regulated Life Sciences environments, • Experience in OEM system integration using OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial communication protocols, • Ability to plan, specify, and manage DeltaV system licensing to optimize project implementation, • Professional degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, • Office Work:, • Office desk/cubicle environment, • Frequent use of computers, engineering tools, and industrial control systems, • Physical Demands: Our People • Empowered Individuals – Employee-owned, we are able to hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions, • Rewarded & Motivated – Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated, • Positive Attitudes – Dedicated experts are committed in the long run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance #LI-HYBRID #LI-WM1