Validation Engineer

Validation and Engineering Group, Inc

$80K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries.
  • Demonstrated experience across the full validation lifecycle including URS, FAT, SAT, CSV.
  • Proven track record in supporting full project implementation from design to qualification.
  • Strong experience in executing capital projects in GMP-regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with GMP, ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, and FDA regulations.
  • Ability to work independently and lead solutions under general guidance.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS).
  • Lead full validation lifecycle activities, including FAT, SAT, CSV, and equipment integration.
  • Drive process design for new equipment ensuring design requirements are met.
  • Execute commissioning and qualification activities for new and existing equipment.
  • Provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Manage suppliers and external vendors on capital projects, controlling scope and costs.
  • Collaborate with Procurement and Legal on vendor contracts.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation including URS and assembly instructions.
  • Optimize equipment design for manufacturability and operational efficiency.
  • Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA for equipment reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality policies including GMP standards.
  • Apply statistical analysis to support decision-making and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.
  • Exposure to capital project management and vendor relations.
  • Hands-on experience in cutting-edge equipment design and qualification.
  • Opportunity to contribute significantly to product safety and compliance standards.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:
  • Validation Engineer

Description:

The role demands deep technical expertise across the full validation lifecycle - including URS development, FAT/SAT execution, and Computer System Validation (CSV) - as well as hands-on experience with systems and controls integration. The candidate will drive end-to-end project implementation: from equipment design and installation through startup, commissioning, and qualification.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS).
  • Lead full validation lifecycle activities: FAT, SAT, CSV, equipment integration, and startup.
  • Drive process design for new equipment and ensure product design requirements are met.
  • Execute commissioning and qualification activities for new and existing equipment.
  • Provide technical oversight to ensure equipment meets safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
  • Manage suppliers and external vendors on capital projects, controlling scope, cost, and lead time.
  • Collaborate with Procurement and Legal on vendor contracts.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation (URS, assembly instructions, bill of process, etc.).
  • Optimize equipment design for manufacturability, cost reduction, maintainability, and efficiency.
  • Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and quality policies, procedures, and GMP standards.
  • Apply statistical analysis and SPC systems to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Manage multiple priorities and maintain equipment qualification schedules.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries.
  • Demonstrated experience across the full validation lifecycle (URS, FAT, SAT, CSV).
  • Proven track record supporting full project implementation: design, installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification.
  • Strong experience executing capital projects within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with GMP, ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, and FDA-regulated environments.
  • Ability to work independently and lead solutions under general direction.
  • Strong organization, and communication skills

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