About the role
Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer Location: Munster, Ireland
PACIV (Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation) delivers automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation solutions to manufacturing and regulated industries. For over 30 years, we have helped clients execute complex engineering projects through technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration.
We are seeking a Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning and qualification activities within a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Munster. This is a site-based position reporting to the DeltaV Area Lead and requires extensive pharmaceutical commissioning experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Ireland without current or future employer sponsorship.
Position Overview The Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer will provide technical leadership for the commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup of DeltaV systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The position involves supporting equipment installation and operational commissioning, equipment module commissioning, phase operations, and recipe qualification activities while ensuring compliance with site, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities * Lead and execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities for DeltaV-based systems. * Support Equipment Installation and Operational Commissioning, Equipment Module Commissioning, and Phase Operations & Recipe Qualification activities. * Configure, test, and validate DeltaV control modules, operator interfaces, faceplates, alarm strategies, and control systems. * Develop and execute commissioning plans, test protocols, loop checks, punch list activities, and commissioning reports. * Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including URS, risk assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, traceability matrices, deviations, and validation reports. * Lead integration and commissioning activities involving DeltaV, PI Historians, MES, LIMS, ERP systems, OPC interfaces, and related manufacturing systems. * Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP5, data integrity, cybersecurity, and audit trail requirements. * Support audits, regulatory inspections, system handovers, and post-commissioning stabilization activities. * Provide training and knowledge transfer to Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, and Quality teams.
Qualifications * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Automation, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 10 years DeltaV experience * Significant site-based DeltaV commissioning experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing. * Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV; DeltaV Control Studio, DeltaV Operate, and AMS. * Proven experience supporting Equipment Installation and Operational Commissioning, Equipment Module Commissioning, Phase Operations, Recipe Qualification, Loop Checks, and Punch List Management. * Strong knowledge of GMP, Computer System Validation (CSV), FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and GAMP5 requirements. * Experience integrating DeltaV systems with PI Historians, MES, LIMS, ERP systems, and OPC interfaces. * Strong understanding of process control principles; PID tuning, alarm management, ISA-88, and ISA-95. * Knowledge of industrial networking, automation cybersecurity, and regulated manufacturing environments. * Excellent communication, technical writing, and documentation skills. * Experience with Kneat
Preferred Experience * DeltaV Certification * GAMP or CSV training * PCPT experience * API manufacturing experience * Five or more years of site-based pharmaceutical commissioning experience
Why Join PACIV? * Stable, established engineering services company with more than 30 years of industry experience * Work on complex pharmaceutical manufacturing projects within a highly regulated environment. * Apply your DeltaV expertise throughout the full commissioning and qualification lifecycle. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Automation, Validation, Quality, Engineering, and Operations. * Join an established global automation and validation organization serving leading life sciences manufacturers.
Staff or Contract position available PACIV does not partner with external recruiting agencies