Automation/CSV - C&Q Technical Lead

FITS LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC is seeking a highly skilled CSV professional to lead validation activities for automation and control systems in our pharmaceutical and manufacturing projects across the US and Caribbean.

You will develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, create validation plans, traceability matrices, and ensure compliance with GAMP 5 and Lilly quality system procedures, coordinating with QA and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Controls, Chemical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish and English.
• Experience with CSV principles and data integrity (ALCOA+).
• Experience developing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ and CSV deliverables.
• Knowledge of MES, batch reporting, and data historians.

Responsibilities

• Partner with process engineering to ensure automation requirements are aligned with business needs.
• Manage technical changes and provide technical direction through all software development and testing activities.
• Partner with the Design Verification Lead to ensure alignment between CSV and verification expectations.
• Provide direction for CSV strategy, validation approach, and major CSV deliverables (Requirements, Design, Security Plan, Test Plan, etc.).
• Lead development and execution of Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for automation and control systems.
• Develop all related CSV documentation (validation plans, requirements traceability matrices, test scripts, summary reports), ensuring it complies with GAMP 5 and Lilly quality system procedures.
• Coordinate CSV activities with Quality Assurance, Automation Engineering, and Commissioning teams to support project schedule and data integrity requirements.
• Manage deviations, discrepancies, and change controls associated with C&Q and CSV activities.
• Develop and maintain CSV training materials and matrices for the CSV team, automation integrator, CSV service provider, and Client USER groups.
• Support FAT/SAT execution and assist with system handover to the Client USER team.
• Provide CSV input to the C&Q schedule and progress reporting, including system definition/classification and baseline CSV milestones.

Skills

Spanish-English bilingual

Customer service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation, Controls, Chemical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

GAMP 5

CSV protocols

IQ/OQ/PQ

P&ID reviews

MES

Job description

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT:

The Technical Part:

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Controls, Chemical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish and English.
• Shift: Administrative and according to business needs
• Experience in:
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical direction on automation system architecture, hardware/software platforms, and programming standards within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or comparable regulated capital-project environment.
  • Experience reviewing control system and packaged equipment vendor documentation and supporting automation hardware, software, and licensing procurement.
  • Working knowledge of data historians, batch reporting systems, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
  • Experience performing functional P&ID reviews, leading prototyping activities, and managing technical/engineering changes.
  • Strong understanding of Computer System Validation (CSV) principles, GAMP 5 methodology, and data integrity (ALCOA+) requirements.
  • Experience developing and executing C&Q protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and major CSV deliverables, including validation plans, requirements traceability matrices, test scripts, and summary reports.

The Personality Part:

• Our Next Piece is someone who treats everyone they meet like family, especially our resources, clients and team members. In other words, being a customer service pro is one your (many) talents. Being the Piece means you're full of bright ideas and eager to innovate, always bringing top-quality results to the table. Are you ready to take on this new challenge?

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL:

(The day-to-day on the job)

• Partner with process engineering to ensure automation requirements are aligned with business needs.
• Manage technical changes and provide technical direction through all software development and testing activities.
• Partner with the Design Verification Lead to ensure alignment between CSV and verification expectations.
• Provide direction for CSV strategy, validation approach, and major CSV deliverables (Requirements, Design, Security Plan, Test Plan, etc.).
• Lead development and execution of Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for automation and control systems.
• Develop all related CSV documentation (validation plans, requirements traceability matrices, test scripts, summary reports), ensuring it complies with GAMP 5 and applicable specifications and Lilly quality system procedures.
• Coordinate CSV activities with Quality Assurance, Automation Engineering, and Commissioning teams to support project schedule and data integrity requirements.
• Manage deviations, discrepancies, and change controls associated with C&Q and CSV activities.
• Develop and maintain CSV training materials and matrices for the CSV team, automation integrator, CSV service provider, and Client USER groups.
• Support FAT/SAT execution and assist with system handover to the Client USER team.
• Provide CSV input to the C&Q schedule and progress reporting, including system definition/classification and baseline CSV milestones.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider companydifferent from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industryclients with top-notch quality talent.We're FITS!

Are you the Next Piece?