PCS Software

Catalyx • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

Catalyx is seeking a PCS Software Lead to define and lead functional requirements and software design for the Emerson DeltaV Process Control System (PCS). The role ensures automation solutions align with manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, control strategies, operational needs, and risk requirements. The lead provides technical design leadership and coordinates with system integrators through design development, configuration, testing, commissioning, and qualification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS/PCS software design, functional requirements, and system implementation.
• Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch control principles, procedural models, equipment modules, control modules, and recipe-driven automation.
• Proven experience translating process requirements, equipment functionality, and user needs into structured, testable automation requirements.
• Experience developing PCS functional design documentation, control narratives, functional specifications, and software design deliverables.
• Ability to review and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, utility requirements, and process descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Define and document PCS functional and user requirements that are clear, testable, and aligned with process and operational needs.
• Lead the technical design of Emerson DeltaV PCS software, aligning it with manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, control strategies, and risk profiles.
• Apply ISA-88 principles to PCS design and deployment, ensuring consistency across process equipment and automation systems.
• Define control and monitoring requirements for normal operations, abnormal conditions, alarms, shutdowns, cleaning, turnaround, and recovery scenarios.
• Collaborate with process engineering, the design-build firm, and equipment suppliers to align PCS requirements with the long-lead process equipment workstream.
• Review process descriptions, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, utility information, equipment specifications, and control strategies for readiness for PCS functional design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain PCS software design documentation, functional specifications, control narratives, and supporting engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical design leadership and ensure alignment with system integrators throughout design development, configuration, testing, commissioning, and qualification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior