Automation Validation Engineer

Automation Validation Engineer

JSat Automation is hiring an Automation Validation Engineer for their San Diego Office. This position may travel up to 40% to client sites. This Engineer will be responsible for the following:

Design and develop manufacturing control systems in support of process operations.

Interact with client personnel to identify and analyze continuous improvement through automation upgrades.

Develop validation documents per FDA cGMP and GAMP standards, functional specifications, design specifications and requirements trace matrices.

Design, program, test and validate process control automation systems.

Prepare and execute validation protocols (AIQ, IQ, OQ) for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance per FDA requirements.

Manage, document, and implement these upgrades through changes control procedures.

Execute capital projects including but not limited to: Control system software development, Control system hardware design, Network design, MES system implementation, Recipe management, User requirement specification development, Process equipment installations. SOP development and training on Automation Systems. Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve field control system issues. Develop, review, and / or execute automation qualification and validation protocols. Design, develop, and implement technical solutions by establishing integration strategies, configuring and programming PLCs, DCSs as well as design, build, install and integrate automation control system hardware, panels and field devices.

Up to 40% travel to client sites

Requirements:

We require a minimum BS Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Chemical, etc.) or equivalent with 0 to 7 months experience in process industry. Experience in Control Systems (Emerson DeltaV, Allen Bradley, Foxboro, Siemens, Honeywell). Experience with SCADA, MES, and database systems, or computer system validation are considered a plus.

Benefits Salary DOE: The pay range for this position is $75k - $125k per year; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, etc.