ITOT Engineer: 24/7 Pharma Manufacturing & DX

Novartis

Carlsbad (CA)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 183,000

Full time

2 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an ITOT Engineer for our Carlsbad manufacturing site to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize ITOT systems in a 24/7 facility. You will support installation, commissioning, and ongoing optimization, ensuring safety, regulatory, and quality standards while contributing to digital transformation initiatives across AI, automation, and robotics.

CAPEX projects for new production lines are also included.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
2–3 years hands-on experience with manufacturing control systems (PLC/DCS).
Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech GMP regulatory environment.
Familiarity with EMS/BMS platforms, MES, and CSV/QA documentation.

Responsibilities

ITOT Systems Support: troubleshoot and enhance PLCs, HMIs, EMS, BMS to maintain reliability.
IT/OT Infrastructure Support: assist with servers, VMs, network devices, backups.
CSV Activities: support IQ/OQ protocols to meet regulatory requirements.
Compliance & Quality Documentation: assist with GMP deviations, change controls, CAPAs, risk assessments.
Investigation & Continuous Improvement: support root cause analysis and system improvements.
Project Support: assist with FAT/SAT and commissioning of ITOT projects.
Digital Transformation: support AI, automation, and robotics initiatives in manufacturing.
CAPEX & New Line Commissioning: coordinate ITOT scope for new lines with stakeholders.
On-Call Coverage: provide 24/7 on-call support.