Automation Lead Director Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Automation Lead Director DPS Group

TSO – 3.5

Holly Springs, NC Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Qualifications

CGMP GAMP

Chemical Engineering GMP Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Distributed control systems Senior level Electrical Engineering Leadership 10 years Full Job Description About The Job Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. About the

Role:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced and strategic Automation Lead to oversee automation systems integration throughout the design and construction of a new GMP manufacturing facility for our biotechnology client in Holly Springs, NC. This is a director-level position that will play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of Emerson DeltaV-based process automation—from early design through commissioning and handover to operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in DeltaV distributed control systems, a solid understanding of automation within regulated environments, and proven experience supporting large-scale capital projects in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the automation strategy and implementation for the new GMP facility, ensuring alignment with operational, regulatory, and business requirements. Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for DeltaV DCS across the project lifecycle—from design, configuration, and FAT/SAT through site commissioning and startup. Collaborate with process, engineering, validation, IT, and quality teams to develop robust, compliant automation solutions that support manufacturing readiness. Develop and review key documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional and Design Specs (FRS/DS), control narratives, alarm management strategy, and recipe configuration (ISA-88). Oversee the integration of DeltaV with upstream/downstream equipment, clean utilities, and supporting digital systems (e.g., MES, historians). Drive commissioning and qualification of automation systems in accordance with GMP guidelines and project milestones. Manage relationships with system integrators, automation vendors, and other third parties to ensure timely and compliant system delivery. Support change control, risk assessments, and deviation management associated with automation systems. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to project team members and client stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline. Minimum 10+ years of automation engineering experience, including recent leadership roles on capital projects in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems, including configuration, batch control (ISA-88), and alarm rationalization. Proven success delivering automation scopes for greenfield GMP manufacturing facilities, from design through CQV. Strong knowledge of

GMP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR

Part 11, and other regulatory compliance requirements related to automation. Automation Lead (Director) Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with diverse stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations. Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Why Arcadis?