Controls Engineer at PeopleLift – San Juan

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

PeopleLift is partnering with a leading global automation and control systems integration firm to identify a Lead Control Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV.

This role is designed for an experienced automation professional who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, leading project teams, and working directly with clients in highly regulated industries.

You will lead end-to-end automation projects—from system architecture and functional design through implementation, testing, and commissioning—supporting organizations across Life Sciences, Specialty Chemicals, and advanced manufacturing environments.

This is an opportunity to play a key technical leadership role while contributing to high-impact projects with global organizations.

Technical Leadership

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Emerson DeltaV systems, including system architecture, configuration, and implementation.

Project Delivery

Lead complex automation projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring delivery on schedule, within scope, and aligned with quality standards.

Client Collaboration

Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, translating operational requirements into robust and scalable control system solutions.

Team Development

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers while fostering strong engineering standards and knowledge sharing.

Advanced Control Strategy

Design and implement Batch (ISA-88) and Continuous Control strategies within the DeltaV environment.

Experience

5+ years of experience in Process Automation, Controls Engineering, or Systems Integration

DeltaV Expertise

Hands-on experience with DeltaV configuration including:

• Control Modules
• Graphics
• Batch
• Security
• Hardware Configuration

Experience with DeltaV PK Controllers or DeltaV Live is considered a plus.

Industry Experience

Experience working in Life Sciences (GMP / validated environments), Specialty Chemicals, or similar process industries.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science
or a related technical discipline.

Leadership & Communication

Ability to lead technical teams and communicate complex engineering concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join This Team

Our client offers a long-term career path for automation professionals who want to continue growing technically and professionally.

You will join a collaborative engineering environment where expertise is valued and innovation is encouraged.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
• Professional development and certification support
• Flexible work-life balance initiatives
• Opportunities to work on large-scale automation projects across multiple industries

PeopleLift and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our client is an EEOC Employer and encourages all minority groups to apply.

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