Validation Automation Engineer

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in North West, UK, seeks a Validation Automation Engineer to enhance instrumentation and control systems. Suitable candidates will have strong technical knowledge of automation, validation processes, and excellent interpersonal skills. A proactive attitude is essential for collaboration with various internal and external teams. This is a permanent role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Technical experience in validation within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise instrumentation and control on site.
• Collaborate across IT, Quality, Operations, and Engineering.
• Generate and execute validation documentation with CSV oversight.

Skills

Operational Technology architectures understanding

Automatic Inspection technology knowledge

CSV and industrial networking knowledge

GAMP and CFR21 part 11 understanding

Hardware architecture design and cyber security understanding

Practical application of emerging technologies

Job description

Validation Automation Engineer – Pharmaceutical – Permanent – North West, UK

Our client is a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and sterile injectables. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Validation Automation Engineer to join the Technical/ Validation Team on a permanent basis.

As a Validation Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing instrumentation, control and automation within the Technical/ Validation Department, as well as generating documentation and executing all associated validation activities. You will collaborate with the on‑site IT, Production and Engineering departments for operational and project delivery across the business to build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimise instrumentation, control and automation on site.
• Collaborate with on‑site IT, Quality, Operations and Engineering to deliver projects across the business.
• Generation and execution of Validation documentation and with CSV oversight.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and external partners.

Skills

• Technical experience and understanding of Operational Technology architectures and Validation
• Knowledge of automatic Inspection technology, including packaging processes.
• Knowledge of CSV and industrial networking for site control systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of GAMP and CFR21 part 11
• Understanding of hardware architecture design, cyber security and connectivity to deliver operational technology solutions against a backdrop of an IT environment.
• Ability to practically apply available and emerging technologies to deliver robust, reliable, commissionable, operable and maintainable equipment and processes within a regulated cGMP operational environment.

Personal attributes

• Team‑Oriented and Flexible: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and adapt to dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Self‑Motivated and Proactive: A high degree of personal drive and initiative, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Innovative Thinker: A consistent appetite for improvement, innovation, and maintaining focus in uncertain and evolving environments.
• Positive, Can‑Do Attitude: A positive mind‑set that motivates and inspires peers, coupled with the ability to lead by example.
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.