Ascendion
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ascendion.com
Job details:
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
- Emerson DeltaV DCS
- DeltaV Batch
- ISA-88 Batch Control
- OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP
- OSI PI Historian
- PLC Integration
- GMP / GAMP 5
- 21 CFR Part 11
- FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ
- MES Integration
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