Controls and Validation Engineer

BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BEPC Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Controls and Validation Engineer to join our client's site in Irvine, CA.

The role supports control systems and building management systems in a regulated environment, from troubleshooting and programming through qualification and documentation. The ideal candidate has strong electrical troubleshooting, automation, commissioning, and validation experience, with hands-on experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, AVEVA, EBO, and Vaisala systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3 years of related experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial controls, electrical systems, and validation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming software.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues involving systems up to 480 VAC.
• Solid understanding of commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, and software validation activities.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems.
• Work with AVEVA, Schneider EBO, and Vaisala systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues up to 480 VAC.
• Plan and execute commissioning activities for equipment and controls.
• Create, route for approval, and execute IQ, OQ, PQ, and SWV protocols.
• Document test results and resolve discrepancies with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to ensure reliable performance.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Validation

Documentation

IQ/OQ/PQ

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AVEVA

Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation

Vaisala

Job description

BEPC is actively looking for Controls and Validation Engineer, in Irvine, CA area!

W2 Contract - 6 months with possible extensions!

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Pay Rate: $60.00 - $65.00/hour - Determined based on experience (Paid Weekly)

Work Model: Onsite role

Note: This is a W2 only role - C2C, C2H will not be considered

Summary of the Role:

BEPC is seeking a highly motivated Controls and Validation Engineer to join our client's site in Irvine, CA. This role will support control systems and building management systems in a regulated environment, from troubleshooting and programming through qualification and documentation.

The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical troubleshooting, automation, commissioning, and validation experience.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems.
• Work with AVEVA, Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO), and Vaisala systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues involving equipment up to 480 VAC, following applicable safety procedures.
• Plan and execute commissioning activities for equipment, controls, and related systems.
• Create, collaborate on, route for approval, and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Software Validation (SWV) protocols.
• Document test results, investigate discrepancies, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and complete validation deliverables.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to support reliable system performance.

Main Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of related experience. Previous experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial controls, electrical systems, and validation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming software.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues involving systems up to 480 VAC.
• Solid understanding of commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, and software validation activities.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AVEVA.
• Familiarity with Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO) building management systems.
• Familiarity with Vaisala.

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.