Senior Automation Engineer - Thousand Oaks

VTI Life Sciences (VTI) is seeking forward-thinking automation engineers to accelerate their careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. The position involves supporting automation-related Commissioning and Qualification projects at a client in Thousand Oaks, CA, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, process engineering, validation, and other stakeholders.

• Lead the start-up and commissioning of automated equipment, systems, and critical process utility systems.
• Lead automation issue identification and resolution, including compliance aspects such as deviation investigation, change control, and CAPA.
• Produce and review design drawings and specification documents (URS, FS, DS, etc.).
• Generate, execute, and review installation, operational, and performance qualification protocols.
• Generate, review, and approve GMP lifecycle documents (e.g., risk documents, trace matrices, periodic reviews). Initiate, execute, and track progress on change records.
• Review and approve vendor information packages, including drawings and specifications, to ensure validation and control system requirements are met.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science preferred) with 5 years’ experience, or a Master’s degree in engineering with 4 years’ experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of applicable automation and/or instrument and control system experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry/GMP experience.
• Knowledge of process, utility, and building control systems.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, Computerized Systems Validation/Assurance (CSV/CSA) and Good Engineering Practice (GEP), including ISA S88/S95, GAMP, ASTM E2500, ISPE guidance, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, data integrity.
• Commissioning, start‑up, and qualification experience related to control and computer systems.
• Experience in implementing automation systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell, Delta V, etc.
• Ability to work independently most of the time with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.

VTI offers competitive compensation, benefits including a 401(k) plan, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.