Service Validation Engineer

Getinge Ltd.; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Getinge Ltd. is seeking a field service engineer to service, validate and repair Life Science equipment including autoclaves, isolators and washers across the UK. You will perform IQ/OQ/PQ activities where applicable and conduct thermal mapping with calibrated instruments.

The role requires proven field experience, strong fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical systems, and a full UK driving licence. Travel and on-call work may be required within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and validating Life Science equipment.
• Relevant validation qualification with knowledge of HTM 2010 or an equivalent recognised validation standard.
• Experience using thermal validation equipment and calibrated data loggers.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience working on autoclaves, isolators and/or laboratory/pharmaceutical washers.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair Life Science equipment, including autoclaves, isolators and washers.
• Carry out IQ, OQ and PQ activities where applicable.
• Perform thermal mapping and validation using calibrated test equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and control system faults.
• Complete service reports and validation documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with HTM 2010 (or equivalent), GMP and company quality procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and technical support.
• Maintain company tools, calibration equipment and test instruments.
• Work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Travel throughout the assigned region and, when required, support customers across the UK.
• Participate in an on-call rota if required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Calibration

Customer service

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Calibration equipment

Test instruments

Job description

To provide servicing, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, calibration and validation of Life Science equipment, including autoclaves, isolators and laboratory/pharmaceutical washers, ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.,

• Service, maintain and repair Life Science equipment, including autoclaves, isolators and washers.
• Carry out Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities where applicable.
• Perform thermal mapping and validation using calibrated test equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and control system faults.
• Complete service reports and validation documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with HTM 2010 (or equivalent), GMP and company quality procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and technical support.
• Maintain company tools, calibration equipment and test instruments.
• Work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Travel throughout the assigned region and, when required, support customers across the UK.
• Participate in an on-call rota if required. Proven experience servicing and validating Life Science equipment.
• Experience working on autoclaves, isolators and/or laboratory/pharmaceutical washers.
• Relevant validation qualification with knowledge of HTM 2010 or an equivalent recognised validation standard.
• Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience using thermal validation equipment and calibrated data loggers.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within pharmaceutical, NHS or laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 17665.
• Experience working on autoclaves, isolators, and washers.
• Previous field service experience.
• With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.