Automation Engineer

EQVAL Group, Inc. is a company that provides services to the manufacturing industry ( Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnologies, others ). We work with an extraordinary group of professionals ( employees and contractors ) to accomplish the requirements established by our customers, in order to perform and provide a highly effective service.

We are seeking Automation Engineers to support validation and implementation activities associated with automated equipment. The role will work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities :

• Perform validation activities for automated equipment and systems throughout the implementation and qualification lifecycle
• Develop and execute validation documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Installation Qualification (IQ) , and related validation deliverables
• Support the validation of highly complex automated equipment, ensuring documentation and activities meet established quality and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot and debug automation systems to identify technical issues and support timely resolution
• Support programming and technical troubleshooting activities associated with automated equipment
• Work with PLC-controlled systems and automation technologies , including pick-and-place equipment
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support the implementation of automated processes
• Support the transition of existing manual processes to automated solutions, including equipment implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and validation
• Prepare and maintain accurate technical and validation documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Support activities associated with new process development and implementation of automated manufacturing processes

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering .
• Previous experience in regulated industry (Pharma, Biotech, or Medical Devices) .
• Experience with automated manufacturing system and equipment .
• Experience with automation/controls, tooling, fixtures, test method development
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and project-oriented environment
• Good technical writing skills.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish)

​​​​​​​Benefits:

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy)
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Professional Growth (Courses and Certifications by EQVAL Academy)
• ​​​​​​​Referral program
• Productivity incentive

*This position will be full-time 100% on site in Añasco, Puerto Rico.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you are a motivated individual with passion, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!!

EQVAL Group is an EEO. We comply with all federal, local, and state laws regarding non-discrimination.