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Role: Sr. DeltaV Engineer

Location: Muskegon, MI (Onsite daily)

Please note: We need someone who has developed automation code within DeltaV (Control Modules through to Equipment Modules, Phases and Recipes) and familiar with troubleshooting code errors, not just associates with a background in using DeltaV from on operator perspective.

Per HM: this role entails making changes to software, identifying errors and then testing hence Validation profiles will be disqualified.

Job Summary:

This is an onsite role to help with commissioning efforts of a DeltaV system and mentor other Junior and Intermediate Engineers. The client and the project team have been working very well together with high collaboration, communication, adaptability, and a good sense of camaraderie making the work environment enjoyable and engaging. We’re looking someone who is strong technically but also a great team player, collaborative, and ready to work as “one team”. There is room for continued site support post commissioning as well.

Top Must Have's:

• Strong Process Automation project & commissioning experience with the DeltaV platform in a Pharma/Biotech environment.

• Familiarity with ISA 88, GAMP, cGAMP

• Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, C&Q activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the design and integration of DeltaV distributed control systems for client applications and processes.

• Support and take a responsible role in the Project Technical Team

• Develop familiarity with the clients manufacturing DeltaV system standards

• Implement clients DeltaV Automation Standards throughout projects

• Implement best practices from previous projects

• Create Functional Specification (FS) for the client’s pharmaceutical process to describe the functional requirements for the DeltaV system

• Interpret technical Functional Specification (FS) and translate to Detailed Designs and software configuration

• Create Detailed Design Specification (DS/DDS) to be used for DeltaV software configuration

• Responsible for Software Development in DeltaV platform

• Participate in design and code reviews from functional teams.

• Conduct and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning and qualification activities for DeltaV software and equipment

• Support commissioning and qualification activities at client site

• Assist in planning, organizing, monitoring, and oversight of all phases of test automation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate requirements gathering for commissioning and qualification activities.

SKILLS

• Proactive mindset.

• Natural problem solver.

• Skilled in writing protocols and collaboration.

• Demonstrated skill with scripting and test automation.

• Mentor, guide and support fellow team members.

• Drive for innovation and continuous improvement.

• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to make the most of available time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is not required but desirable.

• Over 6 years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry