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.
Use Ladders to explore senior-level Validation Engineer openings and related positions with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications to identify opportunities that match your experience and career goals.
$130K - $170K *
Unlock potential by building robust test infrastructure for defense robotics, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless product advancement from prototype to production through comprehensive testi...
3 days ago
Principal Embedded Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer_Medical Device IRC305263
$130K - $140K *
Champion the quality assurance of embedded medical devices by leading testing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environmen...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...
3 weeks ago
Associate Validation Engineer - Test Automation
$65K - $100K *
Accelerate progress at a dynamic team by developing automated test programs for Salesforce in a regulated environment. Collaborate with engineers to ensure system compliance and reliability while gain...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to elevating software quality through rigorous testing and collaboration. As a QA Engineer, you'll identify and resolve issues, ensuring functionality and usability across...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive validation excellence by developing test strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance SSD quality and efficiency. Leverage AI tools to optimize processes and ensure timely project...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance client and enterprise systems through efficient test engineering. Drive process improvements, manage inventory, and execute test cases while solving complex issues in a...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing and maintaining automated testing solutions to enhance software quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline testing processes and accel...
2 days ago
Technical Validation Architect
$110K - $130K *
Champion compliance and validation strategies for FDA-regulated systems, ensuring adherence to 21 CFR Part 11. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate quality controls into development process...
2 weeks ago
ASIC Validation Engineer, Power Validation & Characterization
$120K - $145K *
Champion the validation and characterization of custom ASIC solutions, ensuring reliable performance through hands-on testing, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet data ce...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by supporting the implementation and integration of UKG Pro WFM solutions. Collaborate throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective configuration and deployment while drivi...
Yesterday
$180K - $200K *
Join a team that's pioneering quality assurance for an AI-native platform, ensuring reliability across GPU fleets and Kubernetes infrastructure while testing conversational and web interfaces to enhan...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Help us ensure product excellence by developing and implementing robust quality assurance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects, drive improvements, and maintain compl...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in quality assurance automation by developing robust frameworks and ensuring system integrity for a major federal modernization program while collaborating with diverse technical teams...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by conducting asset verification and developing maintenance strategies. Collaborate with teams to manage equipment data and enhance operational efficiency in Process/Packaging plants...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $105K *
Engage with Agile teams to enhance system reliability and performance through automated testing, troubleshooting, and technical support for the Remote Monitoring and Logging System. Drive process impr...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $105K *
Help us deliver exceptional engineering support for our Remote Monitoring and Logging System. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance system reliability, execute automated tests, and ensure seamless a...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform the quality assurance landscape by developing and maintaining automated test scripts, ensuring the reliability of web applications and APIs through innovative testing strategies and collabor...
2 days ago
Test Engineer - Laser Device Characterization & Automation
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career with innovative testing and automation for laser devices. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and performance through advanced characterization, data analysis, an...
3 days ago
Test & Validation Engineer, Electrics
$80K - $96K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee testing and validation for electrical systems in new product development, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while collaborating with engineer...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate technical excellence by providing expertise in design, testing, and analysis of complex systems. Oversee evaluations and develop standards while guiding junior personnel in achieving high-qual...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $118K *
Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate quality and compliance as you lead validation strategies across cross-functional teams, ensuring robust testing and regulatory adherence in a dynamic GMP environment. Drive innovation and oper...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Execute comprehensive test and evaluation strategies to assess system performance and operational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with acquisition plans and government standards. Collaborate across...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer
$207K - $230K *
Join a dynamic team to lead post-silicon validation, ensuring high-speed interconnect products meet performance standards from first silicon to production. Your expertise will directly impact the qual...
4 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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