Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer

Matrix Technologies•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Matrix Technologies, Inc. is seeking a self-driven Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer to join their team. This role serves as the technical authority and delivery lead for Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) solutions, primarily for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients in regulated manufacturing environments. The position involves establishing, executing, and scaling DeltaV automation capabilities, delivering high-quality, low-risk solutions across the full system lifecycle. It combines hands-on engineering expertise with technical leadership, client engagement, and internal capability development. The successful candidate will help position DeltaV as a trusted automation platform by executing targeted projects, developing internal standards, mentoring engineers, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and sustainable system designs.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Engineering preferred; Other degrees with equivalent experience can be accepted.
Ability to architect and design a new DeltaV system.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in DeltaV with a minimum of 8 years of DeltaV experience.
Strong working knowledge of: Batch processing and ISA 88 methodologies
DeltaV Control Studio, Operate, Live, and System Architecture
Industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, OPC, Profibus, Modbus, etc.)
Understanding of GMP documentation practices, validation lifecycle, and regulatory compliance expectations.
Self-starter with strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to travel approximately 15-25%, both locally and overnight.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Able to access required client work sites.

Responsibilities

Focuses on the growth and development of DeltaV throughout the company.
Serve as the senior technical authority for DeltaV engineering standards, best practices, and design decisions.
Develops or improves processes, procedures, and templates associated with DeltaV, and coordinates with the Department Managers on the corresponding rollout and training.
Maintains expert-level competencies on the latest DeltaV trends and tools Matrix should incorporate to stay on the leading edge of the industry by attending trade shows, training, and networking events as needed.
Acts as a DeltaV consultant, providing expertise as required.
Provides training and technical direction to address skill gaps and identifies the skills that project teams require to effectively complete an assignment.
Helps staff resolve technical problems and/or challenges that might arise on a project.
Ensures all staff utilizing DeltaV on projects have the correct tools, hardware, software, and training to adhere to latest design processes and procedures.
Works with the staff to ensure technical accuracy and soundness of engineering practices based on sound design criteria, specifications, and standards as related to the project requirements.
Develops and maintains quality assurance programs for DeltaV.
Ensures designs incorporating DeltaV are properly reviewed and tested.
Routinely checks programs and applications to monitor the development of staff and the work produced.
Reviews and assesses quality issues and develops continual improvement measures.
Coordinate and assist in sales efforts for DeltaV project opportunities by acting as the primary technical point of contact for DeltaV‑related client engagements.
Develop proposals and estimates associated with DeltaV in coordination with sales and project management.
Collaborates with Department Managers on hiring plans relative to skill set, location, project needs, and strategic directives.
Assists Department Managers in the hiring process, with a focus on evaluating the technical acumen of the candidates.
Works in a safe manner at all times.
Adheres to both Matrix and client-established safety standards when appropriate.