Principal Engineer (Delta V Automation)

Company: Aditi Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Payrate: $50.50 - $54.42/hr.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.



Summary:

The Principal Engineer will work closely with team members to develop detailed engineering specifications, device design & development, support verification, validation, and regulatory submissions of these devices.

The role of the Principal Engineer is to work within a cross-functional organization to utilize technologies and methodologies that support short-cycle robust device development. Candidates must show a track record of stability in their previous employment, with demonstrated capacity for maintaining long-term roles.



Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain process control automation solutions using Delta Distributed Control System (DCS).
Lead or support technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues related to plant operations.
Lead or support new technology introductions (NTI) and new product introductions (NPI) by performing automation engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering and process qualification runs as needed.
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects that align with initiatives around Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and Environmental sustainability.
Maintain automation system health and resiliency via cybersecurity, data integrity, and preventative maintenance in alignment with the latest and industry standards
Align and standardize code implementation within the DSS plant network.
On-site production support during normal business hours and on-call support after hours
Refining or creating business process improvements including departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Work cross-functionally with individuals and project teams in Marketing, Operations, and Development
Create and assess product requirements to determine technical coverage and proper integration of different subsystems.
Create and execute project plans and schedules
Develop, execute, and review architecture documents, design documents, specifications, development plans, characterization plan, verification and validation plan and other related product development documents for assigned projects. - Provide deep technical assistance for junior engineers.



Skills:

BS in Engineering and previous experience in a medical device industry
10 years' current experience with engineering processes and procedures.
Led projects from development through the 510k and PMA approval process.
Strong background in engineering and commercialization of electro-mechanical medical devices.
Experience with material & test specs generation, protocol & report writing, process & test development, prototyping, design verification, DOE/SPC process optimization & validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), FMEA.
Product design/development (design control) from concept to post product launch for Europe (EMEA/CE Mark) & US (FDA/PMA/510k) submissions.
Experience in drug/device combination product design and development -
Familiar with the following standards:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Strong problem solving, risk assessment, and risk management skills.
Must be capable of working on multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.



Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

Emerson Delta-V DCS system with batch control and recipe management
System Integration using OPC, Profibus, EIP, WIOC, and Device Net technologies.
Delta Virtual infrastructure configuration, management, and troubleshooting



Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $50.50 - $54.42/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.



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