Validation Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of Validation Engineering experience
  • Strong background in the Medical Device industry, especially with infusion pumps
  • Hands-on experience with System-Level Verification & Validation (V&V)
  • Experience in executing validation protocols and resolving issues
  • Solid understanding of design controls and quality systems
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute system-level V&V activities for medical devices
  • Develop and review validation protocols and test reports
  • Perform validation testing and support issue resolution
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D and Quality
  • Support design verification and product validation efforts
  • Maintain accurate documentation per FDA and ISO standards
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical input

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work on FDA-regulated medical devices
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams
  • Support for professional development
  • Opportunity to impact healthcare outcomes through technology
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
  • We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support system-level Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for medical device products.
  • The role involves planning and executing V&V activities, developing and executing validation protocols, supporting design verification, and ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and internal quality system requirements.
  • Experience with infusion pump systems or similar electromechanical medical devices is preferred.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Plan and execute system-level Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for medical device products.
  • Develop, review, and execute validation protocols, test plans, and test reports.
  • Perform validation testing, document results, investigate failures, and support issue resolution.
  • Ensure validation activities comply with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering.
  • Support design verification, risk management, and product validation efforts.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with FDA, ISO 13485, and company quality system requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical input related to system validation.
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of Validation Engineering experience.
  • Strong experience in the Medical Device industry, preferably with infusion pumps or similar electromechanical medical devices.
  • Hands-on experience with System-Level Verification & Validation (V&V).
  • Proven experience executing validation protocols, documenting results, and resolving validation issues.
  • Strong understanding of design controls, validation processes, and quality systems.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Preferred: Experience working with FDA-regulated medical devices.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 60601, and related medical device standards.
  • Preferred: Previous experience with client or other leading medical device manufacturers.

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