CSV Engineer

Careerwise Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a CSV Engineer for a Waterford-based client on a 12-month contract. The role covers the full CSV lifecycle across manufacturing, laboratory, and quality systems, with collaboration across Quality, IT, Engineering, and Operations to ensure compliance with GxP and 21 CFR Part 11.

Candidates should have 3-5 years' CSV experience in GMP environments, familiarity with PLC/SCADA/HMI validation, and a degree in Engineering/CS/Life Sciences.

Qualifications

• Experience with CSV in pharma/manufacturing or GMP environments.
• Knowledge of PLC/SCADA/HMI validation and automated control systems.
• Familiarity with Annex 11 / 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and data integrity.
• Experience handling QA inspections, audits, and CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full CSV lifecycle from planning to periodic review.
• Develop and maintain validation documents (IQ/OQ/PQ, DQ, reports).
• Collaborate with Quality, IT, Engineering, and Operations to ensure compliance.
• Lead validation for new system implementations and upgrades.
• Assess deviations/incidents for validation impact and compliance.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections with validation documentation.

Skills

CSV

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Data integrity

Change control

GMP experience

Education

Engineering/CS/Life Sciences degree

Job description

CSV Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based client.

Contract Length: 12 Months

Responsibilities

• Execute and support the full computer system validation lifecycle, including planning, testing, implementation, and periodic review activities.
• Develop, review and maintain validation documentation such as Validation Plans, Risk Assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, Traceability Matrices, and Summary Reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, IT, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure systems comply with GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and company quality standards.
• Lead validation activities for new system implementations, upgrades, and infrastructure changes across manufacturing, laboratory, and business systems.
• Investigate and assess deviations, incidents, and change controls to determine validation impact and ensure continued compliance.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections by providing validation documentation and subject matter expertise as required.

Requirements

• Experience with Computer System Validation (CSV) for manufacturing, laboratory, utility, or quality systems.
• Validation of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and automated control systems.
• Experience with data integrity assessments and Annex 11 / 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Experience supporting GMP inspections, audits, and CAPEX project delivery within regulated pharmaceutical environments.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years experience in Computer System Validation (CSV), Validation, Automation, or a related compliance-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of GAMP 5, CSV lifecycle activities, cGMP requirements, and relevant regulatory expectations.
• Experience generating and executing validation documentation including DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, and validation reports.
• Experience with change control, deviation management, and maintaining validated systems throughout their lifecycle.

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.