Automation Engineer (DeltaV and PAS-X)

• Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices.
• We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead design, configuration, and commissioning of DeltaV and Client-X automation systems for GMP-critical manufacturing equipment and process controls.
• Support change controls, deviations, and CAPAs involving DeltaV and Client-X logic, batch strategies, and alarm configuration in collaboration with QA and Validation.
• Develop and modify control modules, phases, and equipment modules within DeltaV in alignment with S88 batch architecture standards.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis for DeltaV and Client-X system issues during routine operations and project start-up phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Process Engineering, QA, Validation, and Manufacturing) to align automation changes with business needs.
• Author and review technical documentation including Functional Design Specs (FDS), software requirement specs, and test protocols.
• Interface with Client-X MES and data historians to ensure integration and data continuity across digital systems.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and security hardening activities to maintain compliance and cyber-resilience of DeltaV and Client-X environments.
• Train and mentor site engineers/operators on Delta and Client-X operations, change management, and system maintenance best practices.
• Ensure automation compliance
• 3–5 years of automation experience within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with Client-X and Delta highly preferred
• Experience working within FDA remediation projects
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent discipline.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.