Dundalk, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
Automation Engineer – DeltaV (Pharmaceutical) Horizon Controls Group are looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer (DeltaV) to support large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This is an excellent op…
Skills: Emerson DeltaV, DCS Configuration, GMP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11
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Design, configure, and maintain Emerson DeltaV control systems within a GMP pharmaceutical environment. Support commissioning, validation activities, and provide technical troubleshooting for manufacturing and utilities systems.
Requires proven experience as an Automation Engineer in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector with strong hands-on DeltaV expertise. Must have a solid understanding of GMP environments and regulated manufacturing documentation standards.
Horizon Controls Group are looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer (DeltaV) to support large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly regulated, cutting-edge environment, delivering critical automation solutions across production and utilities systems.
You will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of Emerson DeltaV control systems within a GMP pharmaceutical setting. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are compliant, robust, and aligned with operational and business requirements.
Design, configure, and maintain Emerson DeltaV DCS systems
Develop and modify control strategies, batch logic, alarms, and HMI graphics
Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)
Ensure systems comply with GMP, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues
Provide automation support to manufacturing, utilities, and process equipment
Generate and review technical documentation, including specifications and validation deliverables
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system upgrades
Liaise with vendors, integrators, and internal stakeholders
Proven experience as an Automation / Controls Engineer in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV (configuration, troubleshooting, upgrades)
Solid understanding of GMP environments and regulated manufacturing systems
Experience with batch processes and/or continuous manufacturing systems
Familiarity with validation lifecycle and documentation standards
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience with DeltaV Batch, Historian, or advanced control modules
Exposure to utilities systems (WFI, Clean Steam, CIP/SIP, HVAC)
Previous involvement in site expansions, tech transfers, or system upgrades
Knowledge of MES or integration with higher-level systems
Global tech company, specializing in automation consultancy, engineering and training within the Life Sciences Industry.
Horizon Controls Group: A global leader in automation consulting, enabling both clients and employees to live on the forefront of evolving technology. Horizon Controls Group is a modern, global technology company, specializing in automation consulting, engineering, and training. Founded on the belief that our people are the difference, we have grown entirely from customer references and successive projects. Our people and their established reputation are our most valued assets. This belief has created a great place to work, enabling us to attract the very best and to give our customers confidence in our superior solutions. Our business is comprised of excellence at every level. We employ a pro-active and comprehensive approach to projects -- asking the right questions, analyzing client needs, and engineering a skilled solution. We are committed to understanding the entire spectrum of your automation challenges and to developing uniquely tailored innovative solutions. Our decision to be vendor-independent enables us to offer tailored solutions and represent your needs free of any conflict of interest. We are aligned exclusively with our customers' goals and system requirements, enabling us to provide maximum value. Ultimately, the ability to harvest maximum value from new systems is dependent on the quality and training of your people. Just as we expect and ensure absolute expertise in our people, we work with you to ensure your team is trained to the specific needs of your organization and remain at the forefront of industry trends. We are a global company operating in the United States from our headquarters in Conshohocken, PA and offices in Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and California and from Cork in Ireland. This is Horizon Controls Group’s official company LinkedIn page.
Offices: Four Tower Bridge, 200 Barr Harbor Drive, Suite 400, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428, US · 701 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011, US · Building 1000 City Gate Mahon, Blackrock, Cork, Cork T12 W7CV, IE · Harvard Square, One Mifflin Place, Cambridge, MA 02138, Suite 400, Cambridge, MA 02138, US
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