Ascendion is looking for a qualified DeltaV Automation Engineer!

Job Title: DeltaV Automation Engineer

Openings: 3

Location: All Ascendion Locations (Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad and Vadodara)

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Life Sciences Manufacturing

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on DeltaV Automation Engineer with strong experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS) within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in batch process automation, system configuration, troubleshooting, validation, and lifecycle project support within pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain Emerson DeltaV DCS and Batch automation systems.
Develop and modify control modules, equipment modules, phase logic, batch recipes, and HMI graphics.
Design and implement ISA-88 compliant batch automation solutions.
Support automation projects through requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing process control systems to improve reliability and efficiency.
Develop and maintain automation and validation documentation including URS, FS, DS, IQ, OQ, FAT, and SAT protocols.
Support integrations with PLCs, MES, historians, and third-party manufacturing systems.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Validation, Quality, and IT teams to ensure compliant and reliable operations.
Participate in DeltaV migrations, upgrades, remediation efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems.
Strong expertise in DeltaV DCS configuration, programming, and troubleshooting.
Experience implementing ISA-88 batch automation concepts including recipes, phases, equipment modules, and control modules.
Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Understanding of control system validation and SDLC documentation practices.
Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Emerson DeltaV Batch certification or formal DeltaV training.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA/HMI systems, OPC communications, and industrial networking.
Experience integrating DeltaV with MES, OSI PI Historian, or enterprise systems.
Knowledge of process instrumentation, P&IDs, and manufacturing process control.
Experience supporting large-scale automation upgrades and modernization projects.

Key Technologies

DeltaV Automation Engineer