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Sr. Validation Engineer (Automation)

North Chicago, IL 60064

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Validation Job Number: 53289676 Compensation: $60-80 / hour

Job Description

Title:  Sr. Validation Engineer (Automation)
Location:  North Chicago, IL
Hire Type:  Long-term Contract, Onsite
Compensation:  $60.00 - $75.00/hour
Benefits:  As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set:  Strong knowledge of DeltaV, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, and related automation platforms.
 
Job Summary:
Seeking a Senior Automation Validation Engineer to support protocol authoring and execution for DeltaV and Rockwell PLC-controlled systems. This role focuses solely on validation deliverables—no coding, troubleshooting, or programming. The engineer will work from established design documentation and ensure all validation protocols move efficiently through TrackWise for review and approval.
 
Job Duties:
  • Author, execute, and finalize IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for DeltaV and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI systems.
  • Use existing design documents, logic descriptions, and templates to create validation documentation.
  • Interpret design scripts with support from automation SMEs as needed.
  • Perform structured testing based on predefined formulas and documented steps.
  • Manage protocols, deviations, and change records through TrackWise for approval.
  • Maintain traceability using standard matrices, templates, and compliance tools.
  • Collaborate with automation, quality, and operations teams to ensure accurate, timely documentation.
 
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of automation or equipment validation experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of DeltaV, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, and related automation platforms.
  • Proven experience writing and executing CSV/CQV validation protocols (URS/FRS/IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • Ability to interpret functional/design descriptions and verify control logic.
  • Familiarity with structured automated system testing.
  • Experience with TrackWise or similar electronic QMS systems.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to drive document progress and approvals
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Mary Gallian

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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