DeltaV Technical Lead

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership for DeltaV systems, guiding decisions from early concept development through commissioning and project turnover
• Shape and influence the automation strategy and system design, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions
• Lead the development and review of control system architectures, standards, and implementation approaches
• Oversee system build activities, including configuration, integration, and testing, ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality expectations
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges, driving resolution through structured problem-solving and collaboration
• Cook up and coordinate closely with client’s engineering, quality, IT, and operations teams to align automation deliverables with overall project goals
• Guide and mentor project team members and partners, promoting consistent engineering practices and technical excellence
• Engage with suppliers and integrators to ensure deliverables meet technical requirements, timelines, and performance expectations
• Maintain visibility into project execution risks and dependencies, proactively identifying and mitigating issues impacting delivery
• Support commissioning and startup efforts by ensuring systems are robust, compliant, and ready for operational use

Requirements

• Deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV platform, including advanced configuration, batch design, system integration, and lifecycle support
• Strong understanding of automation architecture within regulated manufacturing environments, including alignment with GxP and data integrity principles
• Experience leading or contributing to large-scale capital or brownfield automation projects, with exposure to full project lifecycle delivery
• Working knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as ISA-88 (batch), ISA-95 (integration), and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
• Familiarity with system integration across plant systems, including PLCs, SCADA, MES, historians, and enterprise systems
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, influence engineering direction, and mentor less experienced engineers
• Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex technical challenges in fast-paced project environments
• Proven experience supporting or leading commissioning, startup, and qualification activities, including turnover documentation and operational readiness
• Proven ability to effectively engage with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, translating technical concepts into clear, actionable outcomes
• Demonstrated capability in managing or supporting technical aspects of project execution, including risk identification, scope alignment, and deliverable quality
• Exposure to cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems, including role-based access, network segmentation, and system hardening

Preferred Skills/Requirements

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) for candidates leading large-scale initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline is required. Equivalent combination of education and progressive, hands-on automation experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

Relevant industry training or certifications (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, ISA, or related automation certifications) are highly valued.

Benefits

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