Lead DeltaV Engineer | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | GMP Environment
Location: Ireland / Europe
We are currently seeking an experienced Lead DeltaV Engineer to join a high-performing automation team supporting complex pharmaceutical manufacturing operations within a highly regulated GMP environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior automation professional looking to take ownership of Emerson DeltaV systems, lead automation strategy onsite, and manage technically challenging projects across manufacturing, process control, and digital automation platforms.
The successful candidate will act as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DeltaV systems while leading and mentoring a team of automation engineers supporting critical manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Act as the lead SME for Emerson DeltaV DCS systems onsite
Support system integrity, reliability, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and automation issue resolution activities
Design and implement process control strategies supporting manufacturing and process optimisation
Support batch automation strategies aligned to ISA-88 principles
Manage DeltaV change controls, configuration management, and system compliance activities
Ensure all automation activities comply with FDA, cGMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of automation engineers and contractors
Assign and prioritise technical workload across projects and operational support activities
Support onboarding, training, and development of junior automation engineers
Promote technical excellence, accountability, and collaborative problem solving
Project Delivery
Manage automation projects from requirements gathering through design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation
Support manufacturing expansions, tech transfers, and new equipment integration
Work cross-functionally with:
Manufacturing
Quality
Validation
IT
Engineering teams
Coordinate automation deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams
Compliance & Lifecycle Management
Maintain systems in a validated GMP state through documentation, testing, and procedural compliance
Support audit readiness and participate in internal/external inspections
Lead DeltaV lifecycle planning including:
Hardware upgrades
Software upgrades
Patch management
Obsolescence mitigation
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
7+ years’ experience working with Emerson DeltaV within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments
Proven technical leadership and team management experience
Strong understanding of:
cGMP
GAMP5
21 CFR Part 11
CSV methodologies
Hands‑on experience with:
ISA-88
Process control strategy development
Experience supporting validated manufacturing systems within GMP operations
Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder management, and project delivery capability
Ideal Background
This opportunity would suit candidates such as:
Senior Automation Engineer
Process Automation Lead
If you are interested in hearing more, please apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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