Validation engineers help ensure that products, systems, equipment, and processes perform as intended and meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements. Browse Validation Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can discover vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry, but often include developing validation plans and protocols, conducting tests, analyzing results, documenting evidence, and investigating deviations. Validation engineers may work with manufacturing equipment, software and computer systems, laboratory processes, facilities, or product designs. They collaborate with quality, engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to support reliable performance and continuous improvement.
Validation engineers are employed across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, manufacturing, aerospace, and technology. Specializations may include process validation, equipment qualification, cleaning validation, software validation, and computer system validation. The right role depends on your technical background, industry experience, and familiarity with relevant standards and regulations.
Employers commonly seek experience with testing and documentation, risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and quality systems. Depending on the position, useful skills may include statistical analysis, protocol writing, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and knowledge of industry standards. Clear communication and careful attention to detail are important when presenting results and coordinating cross-functional work.
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Validation Specialist (Cleaning-In-Place)
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and excellence in biotech manufacturing by leading CQV activities for CIP and SIP systems, driving quality and efficiency in cleaning and sterilizat...
Yesterday
$145K - $175K *
Reimagine chip design verification by collaborating across disciplines to ensure functional products reach millions swiftly. Your expertise in C tests and power analysis will be pivotal in driving inn...
4 days ago
Senior Software Automation Test Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a technical leader in automation testing, driving innovation by transitioning manual methods to automation. Collaborate across projects to enhance testing processes and mentor e...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $175K *
Transform the verification landscape by ensuring bug-free first silicon for IP designs. Lead all phases of pre-silicon verification, develop methodologies, and create robust test environments to drive...
2 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading pre-silicon verification efforts for IP designs, ensuring bug-free first silicon through robust methodologies, test plans, and environments. Collaborate on all phases from...
2 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive the verification of wireless SoCs by designing C tests and collaborating across disciplines, ensuring functional products reach millions swiftly. Your expertise will be pivotal in power analysis...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform mission needs into clear capability requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with DoD guidelines. Collaborate across teams to support program management and user research, driving e...
2 days ago
$141K - $200K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize verification processes for cutting-edge interconnect and chassis IPs. Collaborate with engineers to enhance productivity and ensure first-pass silicon success through i...
Yesterday
$141K - $200K *
Unlock potential by driving verification of next-gen interconnect and chassis IPs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust plans and reusable environments, ensuring first-pass silico...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Champion compliance and quality in computerized systems validation, overseeing global projects and ensuring data integrity in regulated environments. Collaborate with teams to maintain IT infrastructu...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Transform manufacturing excellence by ensuring quality standards meet and exceed expectations. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and enhance processes i...
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$120K - $160K *
Support quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product standards and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Engage dire...
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$100K - $145K *
Innovate customer success by driving implementation projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective software integration and compliance, enhancing operational efficiency...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$115K - $160K *
Drive customer success through seamless project implementations, ensuring timely configuration and deployment of solutions while managing change amidst evolving requirements and fostering strong commu...
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ASIC Formal Verification Engineer I, Annapurna Labs
$116K *
Champion innovation in hardware design by defining specifications and verifying critical modules using formal methods and model checkers. Collaborate with a top-tier team to ensure hardware meets rigo...
2 days ago
Electrical Engineer - Test & QA
$95K - $120K *
Drive quality assurance and testing for electrical systems, troubleshoot failures, and support custom hardware integrations. Collaborate with design teams to enhance product reliability while growing...
3 weeks ago
$73K - $103K *
Drive compliance and performance by providing technical support for equipment validation and requalification. Collaborate with teams to enhance plant systems while ensuring adherence to regulatory sta...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the quality and performance of UUVs. You'll design and execute test plans, analyze results, and collaborate with engineers to drive continuous improvement in c...
2 weeks ago
Verification & Validation Test Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Engage in a dynamic R&D environment, driving the success of medical device projects through comprehensive testing, analysis, and regulatory contributions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to e...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer the development of robust evaluation frameworks for robotics, enhancing AI model performance through rigorous testing and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by ensuring compliance and quality in medical device risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain essential documentation, supporting design contro...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform quality assurance practices by leading compliance initiatives and driving manufacturing operations, while fostering a robust quality management system to enhance product safety and effective...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Pioneer your career with a Quality Engineer role focused on enhancing enterprise engineering tools. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support APQP processes while collaborating across teams...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform integration testing by collaborating with leads to ensure high-quality, validated solutions. Drive operational testing and develop strategies that meet clinical standards, enhancing client s...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive quality assurance in integration solutions, collaborating with leads to validate and test applications. Ensure compliance with SOPs while developing tailored validation plans and executing tests...
3 days ago
What does a validation engineer do?
A validation engineer plans and documents tests to confirm that products, processes, equipment, or systems consistently meet defined requirements. The work may include protocol development, test execution, data analysis, deviation investigation, and quality documentation.
Where do validation engineers work?
Validation engineers work in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, manufacturing, aerospace, and technology. Their work may focus on processes, equipment, software, facilities, or products.
What qualifications are common for validation engineer jobs?
Requirements vary by role, but employers often look for an engineering or scientific background, experience with testing and technical documentation, and familiarity with quality systems or relevant regulations. Specialized roles may require GMP, process validation, or software validation experience.
What is the difference between validation and verification?
Verification generally checks whether a design or system meets specified requirements. Validation evaluates whether it performs as intended for its purpose or intended use. The precise definitions can vary by industry and applicable standards.
How can I find Validation Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
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