Junior Validation Engineer - Decommissioning Specialist

Automated Systems, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Systems, Inc. in North Chicago, IL, is seeking a Junior Validation Engineer / Decommissioning Specialist to support decommissioning of fermentation manufacturing equipment and related automation systems at a global pharma client.

You will work under a senior lead, prepare and execute documentation, verify equipment information, coordinate activities, and maintain rigorous GMP documentation while adhering to project timelines.

Qualifications

• GMP experience and good documentation practices are required.
• Ability to follow procedures, write clearly, and maintain records.
• Experience decommissioning pharmaceutical equipment or systems.
• Willingness to work onsite in North Chicago, IL.
• Project-based role with 15+ months duration.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment records, existing qualifications documents, drawings, and procedures to support decommissioning assessments.
• Perform equipment walkdowns and verify asset identification, system boundaries, and equipment information.
• Draft decommissioning protocols and Engineering Change Management documentation using approved procedures and templates.
• Execute approved decommissioning documents, record results, and assemble supporting evidence.
• Coordinate activities with Engineering, Operations, Validation, QA, and system SMEs.
• Support document routing and track review comments, corrections, and approvals in systems.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, and execution issues; inform the senior lead with details.
• Assist with deviation documentation and resolution.
• Perform technical document reviews within assigned qualifications and responsibilities.
• Maintain task status and provide input for weekly progress reporting.
• Follow GMP, documentation, training, and site safety requirements.

Skills

GMP experience

Documentation

Decommissioning

Education

Engineering or science degree

Tools

Kneat

OneVault

OneTrack

Job description

Automated Systems, Inc. in North Chicago, IL, is seeking a Junior Validation Engineer / Decommissioning Specialist to support decommissioning of fermentation manufacturing equipment and related automation systems at a global pharma client.

You will work under a senior lead, prepare and execute documentation, verify equipment information, coordinate activities, and maintain rigorous GMP documentation while adhering to project timelines.