LEAD DELTAV AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Role summary
Réalta Technologies seeks an experienced DeltaV Lead Automation Engineer for a full-time, onsite role in West Point, PA, supporting a pharmaceutical client. This position bridges the Global DeltaV Centre of Excellence and local manufacturing sites, requiring a blend of hands-on technical expertise and leadership. The role involves supporting DeltaV system design, development, and deployment, ensuring global standards are met while providing practical solutions. Key responsibilities include acting as the primary DeltaV interface, offering technical guidance, reviewing deliverables, and supporting commissioning and validation activities. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry with a strong background in Emerson DeltaV and experience in regulated environments.
FULL TIME
West Point, Pennsylvania
Réalta Technologies are looking for an experienced DeltaV Lead Engineer who has transitioned from a strong hands-on programming background into a leadership and coordination role to support a Pharmaceutical client of ours based in West Point, PA.
This position sits between the Global DeltaV Centre of Excellence (CoE) and local manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will act as the key point of contact for DeltaV-related activities, ensuring global standards are consistently applied while supporting sites in delivering practical, workable solutions.
This is not a purely governance role — it requires someone who understands the reality of site delivery and can bridge the gap between global strategy and on-the-ground execution.
Job Responsibilities
- Act as the primary DeltaV lead/interface between Global CoE and site teams
- Support sites in the design, development, and delivery of DeltaV systems
- Ensure alignment with global standards, templates, and best practices
- Provide hands-on technical guidance where required (configuration, troubleshooting, strategy)
- Drive consistency across multiple sites without blocking progress
- Work closely with site stakeholders to understand constraints and priorities
- Review and approve DeltaV deliverables (e.g. configurations, testing, documentation)
- Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and validation activities as needed
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of global DeltaV standards
- Act as a trusted advisor to both global teams and site personnel
Job Requirements
- 10+ years experience as an Automation Engineer in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry.
- Strong background in Emerson DeltaV systems (design, configuration, and deployment)
- Proven experience moving from hands-on engineering into a lead/coordination role
- Experience working in multi-site or global programme environments
- Solid understanding of GxP / regulated industries (pharma, biotech, med devices)
- Experience across full project lifecycle (URS through to commissioning/validation)
- Ability to challenge constructively while maintaining delivery momentum
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills