CSV ENGINEER
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Réalta Technologies is looking for an experienced CSV Engineer to support a leading animal health manufacturing facility based in Salamanca, Spain. This role will focus on supporting validation and compliance activities across manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and machine connectivity solutions within a GMP-regulated environment. The successful candidate will work closely with Automation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support system integrations, PLC-connected equipment, and evolving digital manufacturing initiatives across the site. As the facility continues to progress its Industry 4.0 strategy, there will be increasing focus on PI and PLC-driven automation solutions alongside existing System Platform environments. Job Responsibilities
- Support CSV activities across manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and machine connectivity solutions.
- Develop, execute, and maintain validation documentation including validation plans, risk assessments, IQ/OQ protocols, traceability matrices, and summary reports.
- Support validation and compliance activities for PLC-connected manufacturing equipment and industrial automation systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting, system investigations, and change control activities across automation and manufacturing systems.
- Collaborate with Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support system integration and operational readiness activities.
- Support ongoing automation and digitalisation initiatives as the site transitions towards increased PI and PLC-driven automation solutions.
- Participate in commissioning, FAT, SAT, and qualification activities for new or modified systems.
- Ensure all validation activities are completed in line with GMP, GAMP 5, and site quality standards.
- Support documentation reviews, SOP development, and audit readiness activities.
- Act as a key point of communication for Spanish-speaking stakeholders and project teams where required.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Programmable logic controllers?, * 5+ years' experience in CSV, validation, or automation compliance roles within regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or animal health environments.
- Strong experience developing and executing validation documentation within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with machine connectivity, industrial automation systems, and PLC-integrated equipment.
- Experience supporting validation activities across manufacturing or process systems.
- Exposure to PLC troubleshooting and automation systems, with the ability to support investigations and system modifications where required.
- Familiarity with platforms such as AVEVA PI, SCADA, MES, or industrial automation systems would be beneficial.
- Understanding of GMP, GAMP 5, data integrity, change control, and validation lifecycle activities.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills within manufacturing environments.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Automation, Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and Quality teams.
- Fluent Spanish is essential, with strong English communication skills also required.
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.