Validation Engineer

Position- Senior Validation Engineer, Local

Type- ONSITE

Location- Lebanon, IN

Visa- GC

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & System Design
• Design and develop BMS and automation solutions for GMP/GxP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities.
• Support critical environments including cleanrooms, laboratories, manufacturing suites, central utilities, and process support systems.
• Develop control strategies and automation architectures for HVAC, chilled water, steam, compressed air, purified water, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Ensure automation systems comply with GMP, GxP, FDA, ISPE, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements where applicable.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and change control processes.
• Support lifecycle documentation including URS, FRS, SDS, HDS, and traceability matrices.
• Design and develop BMS and automation system architectures for HVAC, electrical, lighting, energy management, and integrated building systems.
• Develop control sequences, points lists, network architecture diagrams, and system specifications.
• Engineer solutions using platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Tridium Niagara, Distech, Alerton, or similar systems.
• Review mechanical and electrical drawings to ensure controls compatibility and proper integration.
• Select appropriate controllers, sensors, actuators, and field devices.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, applicable codes, and client standards.

Programming & Integration

• Develop and modify BMS software, HMI graphics, databases, alarming, trending, and reporting functions.
• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell Automation PLCs and HMI systems including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, and Studio 5000.
• Integrate BMS, SCADA, PLC, and third-party systems using BACnet, Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, and MQTT protocols.
• Support integration between facility automation systems and manufacturing/process equipment.
• Configure network communications and troubleshoot interoperability issues.
• Develop secure and scalable automation solutions aligned with OT cybersecurity best practices.
• Support data integrity and audit trail requirements in validated environments.
• Develop and modify BMS software, graphics, databases, alarming, trending, and reporting functions.
• Program DDC controllers and integrate third-party systems using BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, OPC, MQTT, or other industry protocols.
• Configure network communications and troubleshoot interoperability issues.
• Develop custom control logic and optimization routines.
• Support cybersecurity hardening and secure remote access solutions.

Commissioning, Validation & Startup

• Lead commissioning, startup, and qualification activities for BMS and automation systems.
• Execute and support validation deliverables including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and turnover packages.
• Perform point-to-point checkout, functional testing, SAT/FAT support, and system verification.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and field instrumentation issues.
• Support deviation investigations, CAPA actions, and change control implementation.
• Ensure systems meet validated state and compliance expectations.
• Optimize system performance for reliability, compliance, energy efficiency, and operational continuity.
• Lead system commissioning activities, point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and field device issues.
• Optimize system performance for occupant comfort, energy efficiency, and operational reliability.
• Support retro-commissioning and system upgrades.
• Prepare and execute commissioning documentation and test scripts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7 years of experience in building automation, industrial automation, or controls engineering.
• Experience working in GMP/GxP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, critical utilities, cleanroom environments, and building controls.
• Hands-on experience with validation and qualification activities including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including Allen-Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, and Studio 5000.
• Experience programming and commissioning BMS/DDC systems.
• Strong understanding of industry communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and Ethernet/IP.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity, and change control processes.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, control schematics, and sequence of operations.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required. 

Thanks & Regards

Shivam Rajpal

Team Lead- US IT Recruitment

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