What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Validation Engineer position at Excel Engineering Inc?
Description
Excel Engineering is seeking a team-oriented, highly motivated Entry Level Validation Engineer for our Mounds View, Minnesota office. We offer full service Electrical & Controls System Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad. Since 1990, Excel Engineering has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing engineering solutions to achieve our clients’ business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Gains an understanding of control system and network architecture fundamentals to develop and execute test scripts in a safe and compliant manner with little to no intervention from control system/automation personnel.
- Authors/develops system specifications and test protocols. Manages the review and approval of documents in electronic document management system.
- Authors and revises supporting qualification documents such as traceability matrices, risk assessments, and validation project plans for new and existing computerized systems, respectively.
- Executes test protocols for business computer systems and processes control systems in a GMP manufacturing environment. Scope includes PLC, HMI, application server, batch management, data historian, and associated business systems.
- Gains an understanding of industry standards and best practices including GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11 for system qualification and necessary GMP documentation standards.
- Coordinates with other groups such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, and IT to create/revise documents and change controls and to facilitate document review/approval.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelors or Masters’ Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited Institution.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.
Qualifications
- Exposure to PLC logic, HMI interface logic, system communications, elementary diagrams, control panel layouts or instrument specifications is preferred.
- Interest in developing skills in the areas of computer systems validation and life cycle management is highly preferred.
- Interest and experience with computer programming are highly preferred.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) registration or ability to obtain such is highly preferred.
- Ability to write and speak in the English language.
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
Additional Skills Applicable to the Role
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment.
- Knowledge of relevant technical software.
- Knowledge of MS Office software products: Word/Excel/Outlook.
Excel Engineering Offers
- Continuing education and on the job training
- Retirement plan – 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule and work environment - Hybrid Work Schedule
- Bonus pay for Overtime
Excel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply, please contact human resources at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.
Salary : $72,500 - $88,600
