ITOT Engineer
Novartis
August 25, 2026
On-site
Carlsbad, CA
IT
Key Responsibilities:
- Support, troubleshoot, and enhance ITOT systems including PLCs, HMIs, EMS, BMS, and PC-based control applications; manage user access and account administration.
- Maintain IT/OT infrastructure (servers, virtual machines, network devices, application hosting, backup/disaster recovery) and coordinate with IT on cybersecurity and system integrity.
- Support Computer System Validation (CSV), including IQ/OQ protocol generation and execution.
- Support GMP documentation (deviations, change controls, CAPAs, validation protocols, risk assessments) aligned with 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP; participate in audits/inspections.
- Support technical investigations and root cause analysis for system failures and deviations; drive continuous improvement.
- Support ITOT/digital transformation projects from concept through commissioning, including FAT/SAT, aligned with GMP and safety/engineering standards.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives including AI, process automation, and robotics.
- Support CAPEX projects to install, qualify, and commission new production lines; coordinate ITOT scope with engineering, PM, and vendors.
- Provide essential on-call coverage on a rotation basis for a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related field.
- 2–3 years hands-on experience with PLC or DCS manufacturing control systems; familiarity setting up OT-supporting IT infrastructure (PLC/DCS/MES/PI Historians).
- 2–3 years in pharmaceutical/biotech with strong GMP and regulatory compliance knowledge.
- Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) or DCS; familiarity with MES.
- Working knowledge of EMS/BMS and industrial networking.
- Understanding of GMP/GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and CSV/CSA (IQ/OQ).
- Familiarity with change control, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
- Effective communication across teams/vendors; fluency in English.
- Support, troubleshoot, and enhance ITOT systems including PLCs, HMIs, EMS, BMS, and PC-based control applications; manage user access and account administration.
- Maintain IT/OT infrastructure (servers, virtual machines, network devices, application hosting, backup/disaster recovery) and coordinate with IT on cybersecurity and system integrity.
- Support Computer System Validation (CSV), including IQ/OQ protocol generation and execution.
- Support GMP documentation (deviations, change controls, CAPAs, validation protocols, risk assessments) aligned with 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP; participate in audits/inspections.
- Support technical investigations and root cause analysis for system failures and deviations; drive continuous improvement.
- Support ITOT/digital transformation projects from concept through commissioning, including FAT/SAT, aligned with GMP and safety/engineering standards.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives including AI, process automation, and robotics.
- Support CAPEX projects to install, qualify, and commission new production lines; coordinate ITOT scope with engineering, PM, and vendors.
- Provide essential on-call coverage on a rotation basis for a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related field.
- 2–3 years hands-on experience with PLC or DCS manufacturing control systems; familiarity setting up OT-supporting IT infrastructure (PLC/DCS/MES/PI Historians).
- 2–3 years in pharmaceutical/biotech with strong GMP and regulatory compliance knowledge.
- Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) or DCS; familiarity with MES.
- Working knowledge of EMS/BMS and industrial networking.
- Understanding of GMP/GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and CSV/CSA (IQ/OQ).
- Familiarity with change control, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
- Effective communication across teams/vendors; fluency in English.