DeltaV Subject Matter Expert (Automation Engineer)

About the role

Clear Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced, contract/freelance DeltaV Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive process control system validation and qualification at its client's site in Singapore. The role bridges automation engineering and quality compliance, reviewing code, managing VCAT audit trails and overseeing qualification protocols on the Kneat paperless platform to meet global regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Read and evaluate DeltaV code and design specifications, and generate and interpret DeltaV VCAT compare reports to identify changes between code and database versions.
• Author qualification protocols for DeltaV elements and PLC protocols, and support post-execution reviews of executed protocols.
• Help cross-functional teams review system risk assessments, Design Qualifications (DQ) and summary reports.
• Review test events, non-conformances and change requests arising from qualification protocols or change controls (PCM).
• Ensure system compliance with cGMP, GAMP 5 and data integrity regulations, and use the Kneat platform to run, track and manage paperless validation workflows.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to explain complex automation concepts to Quality and Operations stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proven ability to read DeltaV code, control modules and design specifications.
• Strong background in authoring and executing IO/OQ protocols, handling deviations and managing change controls (PCM).
• Prior experience with Kneat for paperless qualification/validation is highly preferred.