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Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer | $151K-$170K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationRaleigh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer | $151K-$170K
Raleigh, NC | Onsite | Life Sciences Automation

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer for an onsite Life Sciences automation opportunity in Raleigh, North Carolina. This senior-level position will lead the design, implementation and project management of large-scale capital automation projects supporting regulated Life Sciences manufacturing environments.

The role requires extensive hands-on Emerson DeltaV experience and a strong technical background designing and delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions. The Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer will oversee complete project lifecycles while providing technical leadership across system architecture, batch controls, industrial networking, electrical design, system integration, validation and commissioning.

COMPENSATION
• $151,000-$170,000
• Limited Relocation Assistance
• Visa Sponsorship: No

DELTAV SYSTEM DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
• Design and implement Emerson DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects
• Lead system architecture development and control strategies
• Design batch sequencing, phase logic and recipe structures
• Develop DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate
• Apply ISA-101 HMI design principles and high-performance graphic strategies
• Utilize class-based configuration and design to support scalability and standardization
• Design, plan and specify DeltaV system licensing based on project scope and user requirements

LIFE SCIENCES AUTOMATION
• Lead automation projects supporting regulated Life Sciences manufacturing
• Support biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes
• Apply cGMP, GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
• Design and implement ISA-88 batch control systems
• Support historian integration and alarm management
• Develop acceptance protocols
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
• Support commissioning and validation activities

INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING & SYSTEM INTEGRATION
• Design and implement industrial networking solutions
• Work with Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus and Foundation Fieldbus
• Integrate third-party equipment using OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus and other industrial communication protocols
• Support communication between controllers, servers and HMIs
• Define computing infrastructure requirements including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity and redundancy planning

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN
• Develop electrical designs including power distribution, panel layouts and grounding strategies
• Specify and procure instrumentation and hardware components
• Design and specify electrical components including MCCs, VFDs, control panels and power distribution systems
• Integrate electrical and process control systems

PROJECT LEADERSHIP
• Manage large-scale Life Sciences capital automation projects
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets and resources
• Oversee projects from requirements gathering through commissioning and validation
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to cross-disciplinary teams
• Troubleshoot complex automation challenges
• Drive continuous improvements in system performance

TRAVEL & WORKING CONDITIONS
• Up to 25% travel for onsite support, commissioning and client engagement
• Office and production facility environments
• Frequent use of computers, engineering tools and industrial control systems
• Occasional lifting and climbing during commissioning activities
• Work may include weekends, holidays, night shifts and extended hours to meet deadlines and client requirements

Requirements

• Professional degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field REQUIRED
• 8-15 years of automation and control system engineering experience with a strong focus on Life Sciences projects REQUIRED
• 8-15 years of hands-on Emerson DeltaV experience focused on system design and project execution REQUIRED
• Proficiency with DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate, including high-performance HMI and operator interface design REQUIRED
• Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles and high-performance graphic design strategies REQUIRED
• Strong class-based configuration and design experience REQUIRED
• Expertise in ISA-88 batch processing, historian solutions and advanced control strategies REQUIRED
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects in the Life Sciences industry REQUIRED
• Strong knowledge of HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA and IO-Link REQUIRED
• Deep understanding of industrial networking between controllers, servers and HMIs REQUIRED
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5 and regulatory compliance for biopharmaceutical manufacturing REQUIRED
• Experience integrating electrical and process control systems REQUIRED
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills REQUIRED
• Experience specifying and designing MCCs, VFDs, control panels and power distribution systems REQUIRED
• Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization technologies for DeltaV deployment REQUIRED
• Extensive experience designing and implementing batch control systems in regulated Life Sciences environments REQUIRED
• Experience with OEM system integration using OPC UA, Ethernet/IP and other industrial communication protocols REQUIRED
• Ability to plan, specify and manage DeltaV system licensing REQUIRED
• Ability to travel up to 25% REQUIRED

PREFERRED
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens PCS7 or other DCS/SCADA systems

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many senior automation engineering professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Emerson DeltaVAutomation EngineeringLife SciencescGMPISA-88ISA-101HMI DesignIndustrial NetworkingSystem IntegrationBatch ControlProject ManagementValidationCommissioningElectrical DesignGAMP521 CFR Part 11
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnologyScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and project management of large-scale capital automation projects in regulated Life Sciences environments. They will oversee complete project lifecycles, including system architecture, batch controls, and technical leadership across cross-disciplinary teams.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$151,000 - $170,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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