Junior Automation Validation Associate

The Junior Automation Validation Associate supports testing and validation of automated equipment and control systems used in pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing facilities. The role involves assisting with automation testing, functional verification, validation documentation, and GMP compliance activities.

• Assist with testing and validation of automated manufacturing equipment, PLC systems, HMI applications, and SCADA platforms.
• Support execution of automation test scripts to verify equipment functions, alarms, interlocks, and operating sequences.
• Review automation-related documents, including functional specifications, control narratives, electrical drawings, and system configurations.
• Participate in commissioning, equipment qualification, and automation system verification activities.
• Document test results, deviations, observations, and supporting evidence in accordance with approved validation procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting automation-related issues in coordination with controls engineers and system integrators.
• Maintain automation validation records, test documentation, configuration details, and change control records.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, IT, and Manufacturing teams to support compliant automation system operation.

• Basic knowledge of industrial automation, PLC, HMI, SCADA, and computerized control systems.
• Understanding of IQ, OQ, PQ, functional testing, GMP, and computerized system validation concepts.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, or other automation platforms.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, control logic, test scripts, and technical documentation.
• Good troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, or Computer Engineering.
• Academic or internship experience in PLC programming, control systems, or equipment validation.