DeltaV Automation Engineer (m/f)

Description

The company runs GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing, and this role supports the DeltaV-based control systems used on the production floor.

The role suits an engineer with a solid background in distributed control systems who wants to build skills in DeltaV, batch automation under ISA-88 principles, and manufacturing systems. DeltaV experience is preferred, but engineers who have worked on Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, Siemens PCS7, or similar DCS platforms are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Keep manufacturing automation systems running and maintained.
• Troubleshoot and change batch applications, recipes, and control strategies.
• Help with DeltaV configuration, testing, and day-to-day operations.
• Find and fix automation, hardware, and communication faults.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to support production.
• Take part in commissioning, qualification, and change control work.
• Suggest and help deliver system improvements and ongoing optimization.

Requirements

• A BSc or MSc in electrical engineering, automation, computer science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on work with industrial DCS systems.
• Strong grasp of batch automation concepts and the ISA-88 standards.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot automation applications and process control systems.
• Basic working knowledge of automation hardware, controllers, I/O systems, and field instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of virtualized infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of industrial networking, including switches, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, and domain administration.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as OPC, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, or AS-i.
• Clear technical writing and report writing skills.
• Fluent English. Fluent Croatian is preferred.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing setting is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn new technical skills, and willing to take ownership.
• A positive, collaborative attitude as a team member.
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work morning and afternoon shifts during batch production, provide after-hours support, and join on-call rotations covering night shifts and holidays.

Conditions

Hybrid setup: on site most of the week, with the option to work from home one day per week.

Shift work covers morning and afternoon shifts during batch production, plus on-call duty for night shifts and holidays.

Equal opportunity employer, compliant with applicable equal employment law in each jurisdiction where it operates.

Benefits

• Organized transport to and from the site.
• Yearly pay increase and a performance-based bonus.
• Christmas, Easter, and holiday bonuses.
• Free day in the month of your birthday, plus a free day for consistent onsite attendance.
• Affordable meals in the on-site cafeteria.
• Free fruit and hot drinks on site.
• Free psychotherapy and coaching sessions for you and people close to you.
• Strong education program and opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Chance to work on modern automated systems.
• Projects with other company sites and locations.
• Bravo employee recognition system.