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Principal Engineer, Quality - Automation and AI

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time💰 $80,000–$100,000🗓 2026-07-06 → 2026-07-31

Core

Ensuring IT operations and software lifecycle compliance with regulatory requirements through AI-driven automation and digital enablement.

Role type

Principal Quality Engineer (Automation and AI)

Builds

Automated quality monitoring systems, audit readiness solutions, and digital compliance workflows.

Domain

Life Sciences / Regulated Software Development

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

AI/ML solutions, DevOps toolchain, automation, pipeline technologies, workflow optimization, regulatory auditing, CAPA execution, risk management, SLC monitoring, data analytics, cross-functional process improvement.

Preferred skills

Life sciences industry experience, US GMP regulations (21 CFR 11, 58, 210, 211, 820), ASQ CQA/CSQE certification, PMP, Six Sigma, supervisory experience.

Technologies

DevOps tools, automated dashboards, AI-powered solutions, data analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and champion solution strategies leveraging AI for compliance monitoring; apply DevOps expertise for technology-process integration; drive modernization of communications and metrics management; oversee SLC monitoring with automated alerts; serve as primary contact for quality events and root cause analysis; represent SQA in governance forums; manage internal and external audit support; provide mentorship and training on digital quality enablement; supervise documentation and evidence management; report on SQA metrics to drive insights.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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