3,955 Senior Validation Engineer jobs in the United States

PeopleSolutions is seeking a highly skilled Cleaning Validation Engineer to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that cleaning processes within the facility meet stringent industry standards and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory functions to uphold product safety and efficacy through robust cleaning validation protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive cleaning validation protocols and plans.
• Conduct sampling and testing of production equipment and surfaces to verify cleanliness.
• Analyze laboratory and process data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare validation reports and documentation suitable for regulatory submissions (FDA, EMA).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, QA, and regulatory teams to maintain cleaning process integrity.
• Ensure all activities adhere to cGMP and relevant industry guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical cleaning validation or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements including FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques used in cleaning verification (e.g., ATP, HPLC, TOC).
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical and consumer health products.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities and professional development support.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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Industry: Medical Devices

Title: Validation Engineer I

Job ID: ROCGJP

Location: Tucson, AZ

Duration: 12 months contract (High Chances of Extension)

Description:

We are seeking a proactive Validation Engineer with 1-3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices, pharma, or biotech, preferably FDA) to ensure compliance and drive operational integrity. This is an on-site position that focuses on process validation.

Responsibilities:

Develop, write, review, and execute process validation/process verification protocols and reports.

Conduct risk assessments and develop validation strategies for new and existing processes.

Analyze and interpret process validation data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Design Transfer Operations, and other departments to resolve validation issues and implement corrective actions.

Participate in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency. Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other relevant regulatory guidelines, as well as adherence to internal requirements. Provide training and guidance to manufacturing and quality personnel on validation processes and procedures.

Maintain process validation documentation and ensure traceability and accessibility for audits and inspections.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Life Science.

Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory standards.

Strong understanding of process validation principles, techniques, and industry standards.

A large pharmaceutical client is seeking a team of Cleaning Equipment Validation Engineers to support their site build out in Raleigh-Durham. The ideal candidate will have hands on validation experience, documentation experience and experience working within regulated pharmaceutical environment. The first 3-4 months will be heavily focused on documentation and protocols. Once engineering runs begin in the fall, the role will move into the field supporting cleaning validation activities on the floor. Samples will be taken, protocols filled, and swaps taking place. Mid next year the site will move into 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct PQs for parts washers and other cleaning equipment
• Define cleaning parameters & take samples
• Assist with CIP procedures and systems
• Communicate with vendors and teams onsite
• Develop and execute cleaning validation protocols and reports for new equipment and facilities.
• Perform risk assessments to identify potential contamination sources and establish appropriate cleaning procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering, to ensure cleaning validation activities are integrated into the overall project plan.
• Conduct cleaning validation studies, including sampling, testing, and data analysis.
• Investigate and resolve deviations and discrepancies related to cleaning validation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all cleaning validation activities.

Must Haves:

• 3+ years of experience with cleaning validation
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience with cGMP documentation and validation life cycle
• Experience writing cleaning validation reports, risk assessments, protocols and investigating and resolving deviations
• Experience with Kneat – high preference for this
• Experience with greenfield, brownfield or new facility build outs desirable

Validation Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing

Indianapolis, IN | Onsite

Are you passionate about building medical solutions that truly matter? At our Indianapolis facility, we design and deliver life-saving medical products, from automated drug delivery systems to complex device assemblies. We’re growing our Validation team and are looking for a Validation Engineer who thrives in a regulated environment and is eager to make an impact in healthcare innovation.

This is not just another engineering job. It’s a chance to contribute to products that end up in the hands of patients worldwide — devices like auto-injectors that provide life-saving medication in critical moments. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values quality, documentation excellence, and data-driven decision making.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and author Validation Plans (VPs) and protocols for all phases of the validation lifecycle.
• Execute test protocols, analyze data using statistical tools/software (Minitab, etc.), and communicate insights.
• Lead and schedule Validation Review Board (VRB) meetings, review and approve validation documentation, and allocate resources across projects.
• Support process and equipment qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) and test method validations.
• Partner with medical device customers to deliver validation processes that meet regulatory expectations.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820, GMP, and ISO13485 requirements.
• Mentor other engineers on validation practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in validation, ideally in medical device manufacturing (highly regulated industries like aerospace may also be considered).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering (or related).
• Hands-on knowledge of automated and manual assembly, molding, and packaging processes.
• Strong background in process characterization, GR&R studies, and statistical data analysis.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and keep accurate records.
• Quality-driven mindset with the ability to lead in a compliance-focused environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).

What Success Looks Like

In the first 3 months: You’ll establish yourself in VRB meetings, support protocol/report generation, and contribute to validation for commissioning production systems.

By 6 months: You’ll lead VRB meetings, train peers in validation practices, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.

By 12 months: You’ll be championing the validation program, guiding team members, and driving continuous improvement across the validation lifecycle.

Schedule & Location

• Onsite role in Indianapolis, IN (East side)
• Business casual environment

If you’re looking for a role where your engineering skills directly contribute to patient well-being, while also enjoying a supportive and balanced workplace, this could be the right move for you.

Job Title: Validation Engineer

Location: Gurnee, IL

Hire Type: Long-term Contract, Onsite

Pay Range: $50-70/hour (W2, with full employee benefits)

Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C)

General Summary

The Validation Engineer is responsible for supporting validation activities related to equipment, automation systems, processes, and facilities within a regulated medical device environment. This role ensures that systems and processes comply with FDA, ISO, and other applicable regulatory requirements while driving improvements in efficiency, safety, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Validation Activities: Develop, execute, and maintain validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for equipment, automation systems, utilities, and processes.

Automation Systems: Support validation of automated manufacturing and laboratory systems, including PLC- and SCADA-based systems, robotics, and process control systems.

Documentation: Prepare and review validation documentation including protocols, summary reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and risk assessments.

Compliance: Ensure validation activities meet FDA, ISO 13485, cGMP, and other applicable medical device regulatory requirements.

Process Improvements: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements to validation processes and systems.

Troubleshooting & Investigations: Support root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and deviation management related to validation.

Project Support: Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation efforts for new equipment and automation projects.

Requirements

Professional Experience:

3–5 years of validation experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.

Hands-on experience with equipment and automation system validation.

Knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and cGMP regulations.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in automation and control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, DeltaV, or equivalent).

Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Familiarity with risk-based validation approaches and GAMP 5 guidelines.

Other Requirements:

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a W2 basis (no C2C).

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL), a leading Pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing laboratory in Wilmington, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Validation Engineer.

This position, in the Manufacturing and Formulations Services department, requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific or engineering discipline with either 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a GMP laboratory or manufacturing environment. Special consideration given to candidates with experience with automated filling equipment especially in a sterile manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include: create and execute equipment installation and operational qualification/requalification, calibration, and preventative maintenance for manufacturing instruments and equipment, as well as facilities and utilities qualifications /develop Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for manufacturing equipment / perform Factory Acceptance Tests for new equipment at vendor sites/monitor ViewLinc and respond to excursions as needed/perform data trending and write reports, change requests, and deviations / communicate with clients, manufacturing and formulations management, and the quality group.

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL) is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing lab in Wilmington, NC. We are seeking highly motivated candidates for multiple positions throughout the company in the areas of analytical data review, LabWare LIMS development/configuration/validation, Document Control, Computer System Validation and Data Integrity Specialists, Scientists (all levels) with experience in Mass Spec, LC, GC, QC compendial testing, Wet Chemistry, Microbiology, Sterility, Synthetic Chemistry, Biotech, Pharmaceutical Formulation and Manufacturing (requires knowledge of manufacturing equipment), Validation Engineers, Metrology, Report Generation, Sample Log-In Associates, and HVAC Technicians. Special attention given to candidates with an advanced degree in Chemistry or related science and experience in method development/validation. Special consideration also given to experienced GMP data reviewers.   

QCL offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package, as well as great potential for career advancement and leadership in a rapidly growing company. We now also offer subsidized childcare at our newly acquired childcare facility. 

QCL is an equal opportunity employer.