Computer System Validation Engineer (ONSITE)
Cognizant’s Digital Engineering
Our practice is seeking a highly qualified Computer System Validation Engineer with experience in developing and building impactful, scalable, enterprise applications.
Our Developers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users.
Our developers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we’re doing wrong, so we can fix it, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.
**Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States**
Responsibilities:
- Carry out quality control checks on engineering project work under the supervision of the Validation Lead, Automation Lead, and Project Manager.
- Perform initial Computer System Validation (CSV) at client sites for systems including DeltaV, Historian, MES, ABB, and other DCS and OT systems.
- Review and approve risk assessments linked to CSV of systems.
- Collaborate with other departments within their respective areas of responsibility for Change Management and for developing regulatory documentation.
- Involvement in Project master validation planning.
- Ensure automation compliance with GDP, cGMP, and GAMP project guidelines.
- Conduct quality reviews of design documentation.
- Generate software/hardware test protocols and reports.
- Assist in the execution/witnessing of hardware/software testing.
- Attend Factory Acceptance Testing.
Requirements:
- Familiarity with ISA 88, GAMP, GMP, GDP, and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Experience with DCS, Historian, MES, and other systems found on OT manufacturing sites.
- Typically 6+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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