KLM Careers · 5 months ago
DeltaV Engineer
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKLM Careers is seeking a DeltaV Engineer to design and implement advanced Emerson DeltaV automation solutions for the Life Sciences industry. The role involves collaborating with clients to develop customized automation solutions and ensuring compliance with industry regulations while delivering high-quality automation for biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing.
Human Resources
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, configure, and implement Emerson DeltaV control systems, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, Wunderlich-Malec (WM) standards, and industry best practices
Design and program DeltaV batch processes per ISA-88 standards
Collaborate with clients in the life sciences industry to gather requirements and develop customized automation solutions
Engineer system architecture, instrument specifications, and control strategies to optimize manufacturing efficiency
Configure DeltaV controllers, applications, HMI, and historian solutions while ensuring compliance 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 support activities for deployed systems into production environments
Ensure compliance with system and software development life cycle methodologies, including validation documentation
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, process engineers, validation engineers, and project managers, to deliver projects on time and within budget
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering knowledge-sharing and technical growth
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder
Professional degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
3 to 7 years of experience in automation and control system engineering, preferably with a focus on Emerson DeltaV
Proficiency in ISA-88 Batch Processing and DeltaV Batch configuration
Familiarity with Historian, Alarm Management, and Advanced Control Strategies
Experience with automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
Expertise in process control strategies, loop tuning, and system integration
Understanding of industrial networking for communication between controllers, servers, and HMIs
Knowledge of GAMP5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and validation life cycle processes
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex automation issues
Willingness to travel up to 25% for on-site support and commissioning
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex automation projects in industrial and manufacturing environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients
Passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and problem-solving in mission-critical environments
Professional references from a peer and a manager
Experience in translating high-level functional requirements into detailed software design
Preferred
Working experience in the Life Sciences industry, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices is preferred, but not required if strong Emerson DeltaV experience from other industries
Familiarity with electrical design principles and working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus
Familiarity with Rockwell Automation, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA systems is a plus
Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians - Nice to have
Experience translating functional specs into detailed software design - Nice to have
Previous experience working on mission-critical or regulated environments - Nice to have
Benefits
Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated
Company
KLM Careers
KLM Careers a full service executive direct placement firm. All our posted opportunities are current open position with major Corporations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase