DeltaV CQV Engineer - Automation Platform Upgrade

Job Description

Job Description

DeltaV CQV Engineer – Automation Platform Upgrade

Location: Lake County, IL (on-site)

Contract: 6+ months with potential for extensions

Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time, standard business hours (some off-hours support during cutover/testing windows)

Overview

Automated Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced CQV Engineer to support commissioning and qualification activities for a pharmaceutical client’s DeltaV platform upgrade (DeltaV modernization). This role is focused on risk-based verification of the upgraded control system environment—planning and executing IQ/OQ activities, supporting integrated testing, and delivering clean, audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support CQV strategy for a DeltaV upgrade (risk-based approach; focus on impacted functions)
• Execute CQV deliverables: Validation Plan inputs, Risk Assessments, IQ/OQ protocols, test scripts, deviations, summary report
• Coordinate with Automation/IT/Engineering and integrator teams on readiness, testing windows, and issue resolution
• Support/execute testing around: server/VM environment readiness, controller communications, historian/PI interfaces (if applicable), alarms/events, security/access controls (as applicable), backup/restore verification
• Drive documentation through client systems and ensure traceability, review cycles, and closure of punch items

Required Education, Experience, Skill Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or related discipline required
• 5+ years CQV/CSV experience in regulated pharma/biotech environments
• Hands-on experience with DeltaV (or comparable DCS) in an operational manufacturing setting
• Strong experience authoring/executing IQ/OQ, deviation management, and final reporting
• Strong understanding of risk-based validation and documentation best practices (ALCOA+ mindset)
• Experience supporting control system upgrades (DCS upgrades, virtualized environments, historian interfaces)
• Familiarity with Part 11 concepts, access control, audit trails, and electronic records controls as applicable
• Prior on-site CQV execution experience during cutovers or constrained production windows

We are a dynamic, project oriented consulting company offering individuals a wide variety of technical challenges. We are currently experiencing rapid growth, and are in need of talented individuals. ASI offers top wages and excellent benefits. ASI is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

We are a dynamic, project oriented consulting company offering individuals a wide variety of technical challenges. We are currently experiencing rapid growth, and are in need of talented individuals. ASI offers top wages and excellent benefits. ASI is an equal opportunity employer.