Validation & Commissioning Engineer - Automation & CSV

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an engineering professional to plan and execute commissioning, qualification and validation activities for automated systems, facilities, and utilities in support of manufacturing operations. You will design robust testing strategies, perform risk-based validation, and collaborate with project owners and automation engineers.

The role emphasizes documentation quality, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement of process controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience delivering commissioning, qualification, validation, or risk management deliverables.
• Experience with Computer System Validation (CSV) is required.
• Experience with automation systems, PLC/SCADA, instrumentation, or computer-based process controls preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects (3+) simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop User Requirements Specifications and Functional/Design Specifications for new or modified equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing and system verification activities to ensure compliance.
• Identify risk controls and traceability of equipment design based on risk assessments such as FMEA.
• Develop and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols for equipment and processes.
• Perform minor troubleshooting of control logic, integration, instrumentation, and documentation of issues.
• Support project leadership, procedures, training, and documentation reviews as needed.
• Participate in risk management activities and ensure alignment with Validation Master Plan.
• Collaborate with contract validation resources as part of a project team.

Skills

Automation systems

Controls

PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation

Documentation

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Multi-project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline

Tools

CSV (Computer System Validation)

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an engineering professional to plan and execute commissioning, qualification and validation activities for automated systems, facilities, and utilities in support of manufacturing operations. You will design robust testing strategies, perform risk-based validation, and collaborate with project owners and automation engineers.

The role emphasizes documentation quality, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement of process controls.