Novartis
ITOT Engineer
$99K–$183K
Carlsbad · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience with manufacturing control systems; 2–3 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Maintains and supports ITOT systems and infrastructure at a 24/7 manufacturing facility, helping ensure compliant, reliable production and commissioning new production lines.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot and enhance control systems and IT/OT infrastructure, including user access and cybersecurity coordination.
- Support CSV, GMP documentation, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute to digital transformation, AI, automation, robotics, CAPEX projects, and new-line commissioning; provide rotating on-call support.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a listed technical discipline: Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing control systems and OT-supporting IT infrastructure, including PLC or DCS and familiarity with MES and PI Historians.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of PLCs or DCS, EMS/BMS, industrial networking, GMP/GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, CSV/CSA, IQ/OQ, change control, CAPA, and root cause analysis; fluency in English.
Pay
$98,700 and $183,300 per year (base salary); $98,700.00 - $183,300.00 (base salary)
Tools
PLCs, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, DCS, MES, PI Historians, EMS/BMS
AI focus
Supports AI initiatives within manufacturing operations, alongside process automation and robotics projects.
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