Join our team as a Principal DeltaV Automation Engineer!Matrix Technologies is seeking a Principal DeltaV Automation Engineer to help expand and shape our DeltaV capabilities across North America.The successful candidate will serve as Matrix's technical leader for Emerson DeltaV solutions, helping define standards, mentor engineers, support business growth, and deliver complex automation projects within highly regulated manufacturing environments.Unlike many traditional engineering roles, this position provides the opportunity to influence technical strategy, build a growing DeltaV practice, and develop the next generation of automation engineers while remaining actively involved in challenging client projects.The position is salaried and eligible for overtime compensation.Why This Role is DifferentAt Matrix, you won't simply support an established DeltaV practice. You'll help build and lead one.This role offers the opportunity to:Serve as Matrix's recognized DeltaV subject matter expert.Shape the technical direction of DeltaV services across multiple offices.Build reusable standards, templates, and best practices used company-wide.Mentor and develop early and mid-career automation engineers.Partner with executive leadership to grow the DeltaV business.Serve as a trusted advisor to leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, and advanced manufacturing clients.Lead challenging greenfield, brownfield, migration, and modernization projects across North America.Position ImpactThe Principal DeltaV Automation Engineer will play a critical role in establishing Matrix as a premier DeltaV systems integrator by:Growing DeltaV capabilities across the organization.Supporting strategic client relationships.Recruiting and developing DeltaV talent.Expanding market presence within life sciences and regulated industries.Driving innovation in automation technologies and practices.Developing scalable engineering standards and methodologies.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipServe as Matrix's lead technical authority for Emerson DeltaV systems.Establish and maintaign philosophies, and best practices.Architect complex DeltaV solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulated manufacturing facilities.Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical guidance on challenging projects.Evaluate and implement emerging DeltaV technologies, tools, and capabilities.Project DeliveryLead the design and implementation of: Greenfield DeltaV systems; Brownfield modernization initiatives; Legacy DCS migrations; Batch automation systems; Multi-site standardization programs; Digital transformation projectsSupport project execution throughout the full system lifecycle, including: Functional specifications; Detailed design; Configuration; FAT; SAT; Commissioning; Startup supportPractice DevelopmentDevelop and maintaplates, standards, and validation packages.Identify opportunities to expand DeltaV services and capabilities.Collaborate with leadership on strategic growth initiatives.Support proposal development, project estimating, and client presentations.Talent DevelopmentMentor, coach, and develop the next generation of DeltaV engineers.Deliver technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.Support recruiting efforts through technical interviews and candidate evaluations.Help establish development pathways for automation engineers pursuing DeltaV specialization.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.10+ years of hands-on Emerson DeltaV experience.Demonstrated expertise designing, implementing, and commissioning DeltaV systems.Proven ability to architect complex DeltaV solutions from concept through startup.Experience serving as a technical lead, SME, or principal engineer.Strong knowledge of: DeltaV Control Studio; DeltaV Operate; DeltaV Diagnostics; DeltaV Continuous Historian; DeltaV Live; DeltaV Batch; DeltaV System Architecture; ISA-88 Batch MethodologyPreferredExperience with: DeltaV PK Controller; DeltaV SIS; Syncade; Virtualized DeltaV Environments; Electronic Marshalling / CHARMS; M-Series and S-Series Controllers; Ethernet I/O Card (EIOC)Expertise in GMP-regulated industries.Experience supporting validation and CSV activities.Previous experience with Emerson Automation Solutions, an Emerson Impact Partner, or a DeltaV-focused systems integrator.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision,
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