Process Automation DeltaV Support Engineer (Upstream & Downstream)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

The Process Automation DeltaV Support Engineer will provide comprehensive automation support for both Upstream and Downstream Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) systems. This role focuses on system integration management, control strategy implementation, and lifecycle documentation for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will ensure seamless DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) operations while supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) efforts for both upstream and downstream production areas.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the integration, configuration, and validation of Emerson DeltaV DCS for both upstream (solution prep, cell culture, fermentation, harvest) and downstream (chromatography, UF / DF, viral filtration, buffer prep / hold) systems.
• Attend and contribute to regular project and automation coordination meetings with system integrators, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Review and approve lifecycle documentation including design specs, FATs, commissioning protocols, OQs, and change assessments in Kneat.
• Initiate, implement, and document automation changes in support of CAPEX and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-call technical support during commissioning, qualification, validation, and routine operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Automation, CSV, CQV, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, QA, and Utilities to ensure automation reliability and compliance.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA, and corporate standards throughout the automation lifecycle.
• Conduct and complete required safety and project training per site and corporate requirements.

Qualifications and Experience :

Core Competencies :

Additional Information