Validation Engineer

Title : Validation Engineer

Location: Illinois

Employment Type: Contract W2

Duration: 12 Months

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support DeltaV decommissioning activities for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility expansion and redevelopment project. The role focuses on authoring and executing decommissioning protocols for existing GMP manufacturing systems, equipment, and associated controls while maintaining accurate and compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Author and execute decommissioning protocols for Emerson DeltaV-controlled manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Support decommissioning activities involving tanks, bioreactors, process skids, and associated control systems.
• Decommission DeltaV control modules, equipment controls, and associated PI points and tags.
• Support DeltaV Batch activities as required.
• Perform impact assessments, risk assessments, and change control documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, validation, automation, and project teams to ensure proper execution and documentation.
• Manage a high volume of protocols while maintaining GMP compliance and documentation quality.
• Support D3-related protocol activities as needed, working with technical specialists where required.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems.
• Experience authoring and executing validation or decommissioning protocols.
• Knowledge of DeltaV control modules, equipment controls, and system architecture.
• Experience with impact assessments, risk assessments, and change controls.
• Strong understanding of GMP validation and documentation practices.
• Ability to independently manage multiple protocols and deliverables in a fast-paced project environment

Salary

The hourly rate for this position is $50-$60/hr on W2, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to benefits in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.