Computer Systems Validation Engineer

Actalent; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee assistance program

PTO / vacation / sick leave

Job summary

Actalent in Barrington, IL is seeking a Computer Systems Validation Engineer for a contract role. The position supports a PLM system migration, focusing on requirements gathering, PLM configuration support, UAT, and GxP validation to ensure a compliant go-live.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CSV/CSA in a regulated environment, strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills, and experience with PLM/QMS tools such as MasterControl or similar. Hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of CSV/CSA experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with UAT, requirements gathering, traceability documentation, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business, functional, and system requirements.
• Support PLM configuration, workflows, data mapping, and integrations.
• Develop and execute UAT and validation test scripts; manage defects and testing evidence.
• Author validation deliverables including URS, FS/DS, RTM, risk assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and summary reports.
• Collaborate with IT, Quality, and project teams to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

CSV/CSA experience

UAT

Requirements gathering

Test script authoring

Traceability

System validation

PLM/QMS knowledge

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

MasterControl

Job description

Job Description

Computer Systems Validation Engineer

Seeking a 3+ years of CSV/CSA experience to support implementation of a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and migration from a legacy platform. This role focuses on requirements gathering, PLM configuration support, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and GxP computer system validation activities to ensure a compliant and successful system go-live.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business, functional, and system requirements.
• Support PLM configuration, workflows, data mapping, and integrations.
• Develop and execute UAT and validation test scripts; manage defects and testing evidence.
• Author validation deliverables including URS, FS/DS, RTM, risk assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and summary reports.
• Partner with IT, Quality, and project teams to support implementation, compliance, training, and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of CSV/CSA experience in a regulated (GxP/FDA) environment.
• Experience with UAT, requirements gathering, test script authoring, traceability documentation, and system validation.
• Knowledge of PLM/QMS systems (Agile, MasterControl, or similar) preferred.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Barrington, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.38/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Barrington,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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